Northern Advocate'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in riverMan went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.06 Feb 05:20 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wantedNorthland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHūhana Lyndon to stand for Greens in Te Tai TokerauNgātiwai's Hūhana Lyndon to contest Te Ti Tokerau electorate in general election.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIn pictures: Waka parade one of Waitangi Day's greatest spectaclesThe waka parade is one of Waitangi Day's top spectacles.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGetting kids to school a rough ride in NorthlandBuses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: New tropical cyclone brewing; tall ship begins youth voyagesNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate21-gun salute fired over Bay of Islands for Waitangi DayRoyal NZ Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana could be seen anchored off Waitangi.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageBunkers offer no shelter from the rainKevin Page finds a plan to escape the rain by playing golf has it's own pitfalls.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day dawn ceremony delights attendeesIt was a drizzly morning at the Waitangi dawn ceremony, but the mood wasn’t dampened.06 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestival atmosphere as 15,000 turn up for Waitangi Day amid warnings of racial divisionWaitangi Day began will calls for unity, ended with a big party.06 Feb 05:44 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day 2023: Political leaders call for a united front at this year's dawn ceremonyThousands at Waitangi dawn powhiri as country welcomes national day.05 Feb 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateHikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty GroundsHikoi from Te Rerenga Wairua makes its way to the Treaty Grounds for the first time in five years. Leader Rueben Taipari was determined to revive the tradition. Video / Peter de Graaf Watch05 Feb 09:51 PM
Northern AdvocateWaka make their way to Te Tii MaraeA fleet of nine waka, including Ngatokimatawhaorua, leaves Tii Beach. Video / David Fisher / Tania WhyteWatch05 Feb 09:39 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: 'Hands off' - kaumātua removed after interrupting Waitangi serviceAn elderly man interrupted official proceedings at Waitangi this morning.05 Feb 06:47 PM
Northern AdvocateDignitiaries leave marae as Waitangi Day dawn ceremony endsDignitaries and leaders leave the marae after the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony ends. Video / Tania WhyteWatch05 Feb 05:55 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly protester disrupts Waitangi Day dawn ceremonyThe man, who described himself as an 82-year-old returned serviceman, was removed from the Waitangi Day dawn ceremony after disrupting the service to protest. Video / David FisherWatch05 Feb 05:39 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo Northland boxers ranked in IBF top 10Lani Daniels is ranked the No 1 heavyweight in the world by the IBF.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePoliticians at Waitangi wrestle with the rules of not talking politics - then mostly do so anywayRequests to skirt politics brought awkwardness and eloquence.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day: Commemorations for most about fun and familyFun the order of the day at Waitangi for most05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSix times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on recordParts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grantNews snippets from Northland05 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2023: Hipkins urges Kiwis to not be afraid to discuss Maori-Crown relations; Luxon labels Treaty 'a little experiment'Parliamentarians have formally been welcomed to Waitangi.05 Feb 02:59 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day Commemorations: Dutch paddlers lauded for embracing Māori cultureLiving 20,000km away no barrier to students' passion for kaupapa waka.05 Feb 01:43 AM
Northern AdvocateBody found in Ruakākā River sparks police operationPolice at Ruakākā River after body found04 Feb 11:26 PM
Northern AdvocateFirst a new job, now a new name: “Chippy” gets a te reo monikerThe name was bestowed by Far North mayor Moko Tepania during the PM’s visit to Kerikeri.04 Feb 10:06 PM
Northern AdvocatePākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwiWaitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.04 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘We thought they were growing tomatoes’: Inside NZ's biggest cannabis bustPolice uncovered a large cannabis growing operation linked to Vietnamese organised crime.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCo-governance ‘fear-mongering’ a hot topic for Far North Mayor at Waitangi 2023Waitangi Day is a golden opportunity for Northland leaders to make their concerns heard.03 Feb 08:09 PM
Northern AdvocateSH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic todayAfter being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.03 Feb 07:23 PM
Northern AdvocateMan with arthritis walking length of countryJustin Hill is raising money for Arthritis NZ on his journey to Bluff.03 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovernor General Dame Cindy Kiro receives warm welcome at WaitangiThe Governor-General was welcomed to Waitangi, Northland on Friday.03 Feb 05:00 PM
