Northern Advocate‘Excessive speeds’: Five teens nabbed after vehicle convoy chaosOne vehicle crashed into a house on River Rd; the driver was caught nearby.24 Mar 10:51 PM
Northern AdvocateMeridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homesMeridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.24 Mar 08:32 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewedNews snippets from the Far North.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years openNurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 yearsSome of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Beloved family dog leaves lasting memories Despite losing a leg, George remained a brave and loving companion.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJudge rejects Whangārei’s bid to halt water fluoridationFluoridation of Whangārei's water will begin on March 28.24 Mar 03:49 AM
Northern Advocate‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kgDaniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year. 24 Mar 02:26 AM
Northern Advocate‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summerCoroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.23 Mar 11:46 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIs road rage on the rise? Northland motorists say yes - and say it's worst in AucklandAccording to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.23 Mar 06:50 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Celebrating local growth through food and cultureOPINION: Welcoming newcomers, we make their settlement process as joyful as possible.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEviction hopes dashed: Kāinga Ora tenant stays despite a shooting and 25 complaintsPolice confirmed a shooting occurred but the tenant didn't engage with them.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettThe planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe BennettIt’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so. 21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Taipā Pt point carpark is undergoing an updateThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer AwardTwo Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award20 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Has not been put before the courts’: Murder case hits legal snagMan accused of shooting Yvonne Chapman is still in hospital, delaying court appearance.20 Mar 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGreen shoots: Hundertwasser Art Centre hopes to arrest its financial lossesThe centre had 13,000 visitors in the last six months of 2024 and 12,500 this year.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Someone was lying’: Man cleared of allegations he raped his former friendShe said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.20 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDefunct holiday park with glow-worm cave sparks overseas interest, but local family presses hardAgent says former Northland tourism destination has the attention of Australians.20 Mar 02:55 AM
Northern AdvocateMan tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari PeninsulaPolice have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.20 Mar 02:48 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man who died in Whangārei homicidePolice say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.20 Mar 02:16 AM
Northern Advocate'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment AwardsThe Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.20 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateQuick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on carOne morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.19 Mar 11:49 PM
Northern AdvocateMatariki post unleashes racist torrent for Far North councilFar North Mayor says racist comments are deleted and accounts blocked.19 Mar 11:17 PM
Northern Advocate‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journeyCliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problemsLibelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewedNZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits19 Mar 05:00 PM
