PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAdvocates urge tighter gun licence rules amid fears people slip through the cracksGun Control NZ calls for five-year licence renewals instead of the current 10.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woesCathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.07 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Horrific and abhorrent:’ Computer tech makes startling discovery on customer’s laptopTon Kaan claimed he did not know images of children in explicit poses were illegal.07 Apr 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Movie wins award, no bus on holidays and cheap treesNews snippets from the Far North07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia man’s mission to clean up the town’s dumped trashKaitāia man cleaning up the town with help from dozens of youngsters07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCelebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festivalTwenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.07 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland junior tennis champions crowned at annual tournamentThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: When anaesthesia leads to unexpected hilarityKevin Page shares some tall tales ahead of his hip replacement surgery.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Roading grows from humble roots to award-winning successThe company won the supreme award at the 2025 Te Tai Tokerau Māori Business Awards.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnrestrained preschooler fell from car being driven by drunk aunty'I should have known better,' said the woman whose partner was killed by a drink driver.07 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJailed paedophile James Parker admits there is another victimNorthland man was jailed indefinitely in 2013 for abusing 20 boys aged 9 to 16.07 Apr 04:59 AM
Northern Advocate‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surpriseHis first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.07 Apr 03:53 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice inquiring after person found with firearm in ŌakuraPolice received reports of a person in possession of a firearm around midday.07 Apr 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate18-year-old arrested after LSD, cannabis found in vehicleThe 18-year-old man was due to appear in Kaikohe District Court today.07 Apr 01:44 AM
Northern Advocate‘Not acceptable’: PM says Shane Jones’ wife should be able walk freely without being accostedDot Jones filed a police complaint after the incident where a man allegedly grabbed her. 06 Apr 10:42 PM
Northern AdvocateMan found dead in Whangārei not suspicious, police say The man was found dead at a Te Kamo property on Sunday. 06 Apr 10:12 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson arrested in Mata, south of Whangārei, after disputePolice were called to the address at 7.42am, and inquiries were ongoing this morning.06 Apr 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrowOPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend universityHe received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: ‘Amazing Annabel’ - plucky teen who lost leg a sprint star in makingKiwi kid takes cancer in her stride with positivity, courage and humour.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film FestivalThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘He grabbed me’: MP Shane Jones and wife in airport altercation with ‘angry’ manDot Jones says a member of the public grabbed her shoulder.05 Apr 10:57 PM
Northern AdvocateWinning Lotto locations revealed: One lucky Kiwi wins $1m StrikePowerball will roll over to next week.05 Apr 10:47 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice Minister and Ngāpuhi to meet over solving meth crisis in NorthNgāpuhi runanga chair meeting Police Minister over meth crisis destroying the region.05 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLandlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggleLandlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.04 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultationNorthland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in NorthlandVolunteers and groups like Stamp work to control the moth plant’s spread.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Modern cars and petrol stations test our patienceI explained to the woman at the till that I couldn’t open the flap on my car. 04 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homesSome people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.04 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMental health concerns raised in unrelated Northland murder casesThe men were unable to enter pleas due to concerns around their mental health.04 Apr 04:56 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal elections: Northland mayors could face in-house rivalsThe elections are set for October 11.04 Apr 02:00 AM
