Northern AdvocateNorthpower ownership stays with consumersOwnership of electricity distribution company Northpower not changing after review21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRag monsters and fatbergs costing Kaipara ratepayers thousands to clearKaipara ratepayers stung to clear rag monsters and fatbergs from wastewater system.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland embraces Matariki as new holiday nearsA guide to just some of the many events marking Matariki this weekend and beyond.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'All that I imagined': Joy as Tokyo teen starts school in Northland after two-year waitAfter two years of online lessons Yuki can finally meet her teachers and classmates.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTransformer fire cuts power to nearly 600 Ruakākā homesPeople can stay up to date on the power outage by checking the Northpower website.21 Jun 06:55 AM
Northern AdvocateOne person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crashDetails are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa21 Jun 04:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMan facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawaNorthlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.21 Jun 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateThree charged over alleged armed robberyThe robbery in Parua Bay reportedly involved a firearm.20 Jun 10:19 PM
Northern AdvocateOfficial opening of $15.3m Sweetwater water infrastructureKaitāia expected to be drinking water from the new Sweetwater source next month20 Jun 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestivities for inaugural Matariki public holidayMatariki celebrations in Te Tai Tokerau.20 Jun 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAhipara books three days of Matariki celebrationsMatariki events to leave guests with better understanding of Ahipara and Māori New Year20 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Hair today, gone tomorrow - the shortlived moustache cupThe moustache cup came to the rescue for the classic Victorian gentleman enjoying a tea.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Protesters' target Navy ship in ŌpuaConvincing-looking riot an exercise in protecting the ship from protests and civil unrest.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: The biggest mug in the kitchen - sort ofI'd have thought the coffee mugs could be sorted any time20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEducation leader lauds Government strategy targeting 'disappearing students'The strategy aims to return vanishing students to classrooms around the country.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow the face of Northland's health will changeAll Northland health services will initially remain the same from July 1.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: JudgeMan instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.20 Jun 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLoop Rd safety work hits another speed bumpA failed assessment and bad weather have pushed the completion of stage one into spring20 Jun 05:32 AM
Northern AdvocateCovid: 4024 new cases, nine deaths linked to virusIn some hospitals, the flu is now a greater cause of respiratory hospitalisation.20 Jun 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocatePopular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiringNorthland's Judge John McDonald will preside for another two years before fully retiring19 Jun 09:35 PM
Northern AdvocatePhotos: Oromahoe School welcomes Matariki with festival of lightPopular event postponed by 24 hours due to rain - but that didn't keep the crowds away.19 Jun 09:11 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from Northland: Art&Tartan+ entries open; and three Covid deathsNews in brief from Northland19 Jun 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDelighted but wary: Why Northland businesses aren't quite rejoicing over border reopeningThe international borders are flying open in July but global issues will impact Northland.19 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFive teams in with a chance as the last round of games remainHora Hora and Mid Northern a safe bet to feature in the prems rugby semis.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei residents stumped over huge deciduous council treesAnother road of nuisance trees is plaguing Whangārei residents.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei police execute search warrantsNorthland police assure community organised crime and gangs won't be tolerated.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds flock to Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day at Hihiaua Cultural CentreHihiaua Cultural Centre hosts Whangārei's first Mana Wāhine Day19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai welcomes first Matariki public holidayFor the first time, we're celebrating Matariki nationwide with a public holiday19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAuckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 monthsMeanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.19 Jun 05:38 AM
Northern AdvocateExclusive photos: Top Kiwi stars reunite after 28 years in drama about NZ's biggest meth bustThe TV series will film on location in the Far North for seven weeks.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi cast named for Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust seriesThe stars of the six-part drama series filmed in Ahipara are officially revealed.18 Jun 02:56 PM
Northern AdvocateBlack Ferns save best for last in crushing winThe Black Ferns saved their best for last.18 Jun 07:18 AM