Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors lead the pack for popularityMoko Tepania was voted the country's most popular mayor.06 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateScammed out of life savings, drug-growing Vietnamese workers jailed and face deportationFive Vietnamese men were jailed, claiming they were duped into a visa scam.06 Mar 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest 22-year-old man after a baby was hospitalised with serious head injuriesPolice said the baby was now recovering well.06 Mar 04:14 AM
Northern AdvocateFritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eatsThe festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.06 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDrivers and passengers shaken as rocks pelted at busesRocks have been thrown at buses on Matai St, Ōtangarei, smashing windows.06 Mar 12:42 AM
Northern AdvocateOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
Northern Advocate‘It was manipulation’: Sports coach allegedly crossed the line with 14yoTeen: 'I don’t want him doing that to other people, it’s not a nice feeling'.05 Mar 07:30 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Monarch enthusiasts on hunt for tagged butterflies in NZThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.05 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonOpinion: Plan to expand citizen arrest powers raises ‘interesting questions’ How do people who are untrained in reasonable force make judgments about that? 05 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHappily Ever Wahfter: Lance O’Sullivan marries doctor fiancee in Vegas after game proposalThe Warriors lost on the pitch but the Northland pair came home winners.04 Mar 09:04 PM
Northern AdvocateCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police investigating damage at Kaikohe eatery, opera The latest news bites from around the region.04 Mar 04:55 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora tenant evicted after terrorising community, shooting four catsThe man harassed children, neighbours, tradesmen and blocked roads with his wheelchair.04 Mar 07:00 AM
Northern Advocate6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with murdering ‘beloved mother’ at Whangārei parkThe man is accused of murdering Yvonne Chapman in a daylight shooting.04 Mar 04:18 AM
Northern Advocate'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinionLuxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.04 Mar 03:25 AM
Northern Advocate‘Means a lot’: Toa’s record-breaking triumph at world manu champsMaara Toa won the Z Manu World Champs adult male division in Auckland.03 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateProhibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk risesWaipoua River scrub fire finally brought under control.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate20,000 people attend Northland Field DaysHundreds of hours of volunteering went into making it happen. 03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionKevin Page: Mrs P’s unexpected ‘incentive-based contract’ to get me to drink waterI agreed I should drink more than the one glass I struggle with a day.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Land of weed’: Man thought he was paying $45k for a job and visa ... now he’s behind barsThe Vietnamese man ended up in a cannabis growing op that used $300 of stolen power a day.03 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateProtesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairyHe denied the charges of cultivating and dealing cannabis as supporters protested outside.03 Mar 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateFisherman tells of his shock after bizarre dolphin encounter“A 400kg dolphin falling out of the sky is going to leave more than just a bruise ... "03 Mar 02:36 AM
