Northern Advocate'It was funny and very lucky to spot humpback whale so close to home'Visitors in Northland blessed with the rare sight of humpback whales feeding in the water.13 Jul 12:27 AM
Northern AdvocatePlea to retain teachers, despite huge absencesMid-year roll counts show some schools are missing up to a third of their students.12 Jul 06:10 PM
Northern AdvocateMore heavy rain expected this week after downpourThe heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateButcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stageDan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMy car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roadsGaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionVaughan GunsonComment: Now is not the time to let Covid guard downDespite our wish to be done with the virus, Covid hasn't finished with us yet12 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Rising sharply': 11,548 Covid cases, more than 700 in hospitalThe number of Covid patients requiring hospital care is now 710.12 Jul 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands waterfalls turn to torrents after heavy rain12 July 2022 | Haruru Falls (Paihia) and Rainbow Falls (Kerikeri) in spectacular form after a night of heavy rain across Northland. Video / Peter de GraafWatch12 Jul 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSecond monkeypox case confirmed in NZ, unlinked to first infectionThe second case had recently travelled overseas.11 Jul 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi science star shuts down company following US crypto fraud lawsuitThe former Kerikeri High School head boy has not said whether investors will see any cash.11 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDairy staff detectives find getaway car, weapons after suspects' social media boastTutukaka store robber posts selfie with stolen cigarettes on social media.11 Jul 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Big Wet: Northland roads closed, trees down and power outWild weather hit the North overnight, bringing down trees and flooding roads.11 Jul 07:42 PM
Northern AdvocateKids' learning affected by untempered marketing and sale of energy drinksA principal's concerns raise the issue of energy drink marketing and sales to children.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Delinquent behaviour': Businesses seek council cash for show of force in CBDCrime in Whangārei centre "destroying our wonderful city centre", says business lobby.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen's mum praises 'hero' mates after freak skate accidentInjured skater's friends stopped the bleeding, called 111, kept calm and stuck with him.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMaungaturoto Country Club loses another sheepCountry caretaker discovers pregnant ewe killed and newborn and intestines left behind.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA celebration of Māori excellence in food: Northland Tohunga Tūmau event set to inspireThe Hangi Master has revealed what's on the menu at The Duke's Tohunga Tumau event.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHuge flocks of birds seen in Far NorthLooming bad weather one possible explanation for giant flocks of gulls over Kaitaia.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: Shock and awe as motorised duo storm home showLeading the charge through the doors were two ladies on mobility scooters11 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei at risk of looking lawless after weekend brawl - judge"What makes this pretty bad ... is the arrogance of it."11 Jul 05:29 AM
Northern Advocate8395 Covid cases, 17 deaths, 689 people in hospitalCoronavirus hospitalisations are nearing record levels seen back in March.11 Jul 01:21 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Gone in 60 seconds - thieves loot store's cigarette shelvesTerrified worker hides in back room as four males strip tobacco products.10 Jul 08:38 PM
Northern AdvocateSurgeries cancelled, delays widespreadDrastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.10 Jul 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMore people seeking help to rehome pets due to soaring living costsMore pets are being surrendered as Northlanders struggle with the cost of living.10 Jul 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateShane Reti: Medical workforce crying out for GPsIt's time to ensure health spending is delivering more frontline services.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNgāwhā healing hot springs reopen to banish winter chillsNew pricing, opening times aim to protect taonga, spread crowds and create employment.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMid Northern win club rugby final, skipper scores four triesMid Northern end nine-year drought on premier rugby title with win over Waipū.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCosplay fans gather at the Plunge Pop Culture ConventionPlunge Pop Culture Convention organiser is excited for the first event in Kerikeri.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Help needed for Rugby World Cup, another store robbedCatch up on what's happening around the region.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North artists vie for top national art prizeTwo Hokianga artists named finalists of Parkin Drawing Prize.10 Jul 02:45 AM
Northern AdvocateSave Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.10 Jul 01:51 AM
Northern Advocate7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.10 Jul 01:35 AM
Northern AdvocatePhotos: Morph Festival brings puppets alive in KerikeriPuppet show delivers Northland kids a message about looking after the environment.10 Jul 01:22 AM
