Northern Advocate‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind communityThe Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.01 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing eventThe team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.01 Apr 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateInvasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands locationDivers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.31 Mar 09:46 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts downFar North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families31 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding driversThe latest news bites from around the region.31 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful weekMy achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's waterIllegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after car vs truck collision at HaruruDriver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia31 Mar 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa HendersonResults from the 39th New Zealand Shearing Championships at Te Kūiti on March 27-29.30 Mar 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Relay for Life raises over $135kThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second timeRochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Poor me’ not an option: How carer turned patient lives well with Parkinson’sThe progressive condition requires a positive attitude, says Whangārei's Elizabeth Swift.30 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDrone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspitThe sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.30 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crashTwo people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island. 29 Mar 06:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless? Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerableLet’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRetirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone gameInternational rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.28 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOutsourcing being used to pretend hospital wait times are being fixed: doctorDoctors say outsourcing funds could have treated more in public hospitals.28 Mar 12:16 AM
Northern AdvocateChampions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards nightWhangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.28 Mar 12:05 AM
Northern Advocate'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalateThe owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
Northern Advocate'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
