Northern AdvocateMayor says contractor should pay if found to blame for Dargaville water incidentResidents endured days of dry taps before water was fully restored.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: My Life is Murder scene filmed in KaiparaThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern Advocate'If you ran, you were hit harder': Jury hears child abuse claims against Oranga Tamariki caregiversOne girl told police she was locked in a room for three days without food.16 Sep 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFlags, waiata and haka bring Dame Whina’s historic hīkoi to life againThe commemorative event brought together hundreds of students from seven Whangārei schools16 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateGun threat in Far North ends with arrest and raft of chargesThe man is accused of using a shotgun to threaten people, among other charges.16 Sep 04:09 AM
Northern AdvocateDay of Weavers in Whangārei showcases influence of master weaverThe open day on September 18 honours the work of weaver and educator Toi Te Rito Maihi.15 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDental crisis drives Northland patients into EDs with severe infectionsThe Dental for All roadshow is pushing for free care nationwide.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Blown off course - gusts turned small moments into costly mishapsA sudden gust left Mrs P face down after being knocked off balance.15 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Teen missing for 6 days; Whangārei Lotto ticket-holder scoops $20,835The latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateStill on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decisionDevelopers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.15 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateŌkaihau residents asked for feedback on new speed hump proposalPublic feedback will close on October 12 after consultation.15 Sep 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRotary clubs raise $58k for rescue helicopter lifesaving gearThe $58,000 raised will fund a lifesaving Hamilton T1 ventilator.14 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 PM
Northern AdvocateFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Light at the end of the tunnel': School welcomes long-awaited investmentDargaville High School will refurbish four classrooms and add a new resource space.14 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom margin to mana: Māori players are reshaping cricket’s storyTeam manager Rob Geaney said the squad's aim is to inspire young Māori in sport.14 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFirst papakāinga under Whangārei’s new housing rules breaks groundThe development includes 11 whare for multigenerational living.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOrange envelopes arrive: How and when Northlanders can cast their voteVoting papers are being delivered to 135,000 enrolled Northlanders this week.12 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progressNorthland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything". 12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'They've saved the day for us': Regional media firm, 20 jobs rescued by local identityFirm owed more than $600,000 and most creditors will miss out - but jobs have been saved.12 Sep 09:55 AM
Northern Advocate'Political violence': Candidate's roadside sign blasted with shotgunOther candidates standing for elections in Northland report death threats and damage.12 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLong wait ends: Council confirms Warehouse site will be torn downDemolition will cost under $200,000, far less than repairs estimated at $1m.12 Sep 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's biggest mobile voting ballot box journey kicks offFar North District Council will take ballot boxes to more than 80 locations.11 Sep 07:33 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Mayoral candidate sorry for error in official election statementThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern Advocate‘Things are changing’: Te Pāti Māori MP suddenly removed from role, addresses Ferris' post'It’s a decision made by our leadership,' says MP of her removal as TPM whip.11 Sep 07:27 AM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern Advocate'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom vision to legacy: How one woman built a cornerstone for Whangārei artistsGlenda Ferguson turned the former Fish Museum into The Bach gallery in 2003.10 Sep 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei faces first new local election voting system change in a generationThe district has used the First Past the Post system in elections since 2001.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Queen's first speech offers hope and positivity for the future Nga wai hono i te po spoke entirely in te reo Māori before a packed marae.10 Sep 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Super yacht Lucky docks in Ōpua after record Pacific winThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.10 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple lose tens of thousands of dollars in mailbox banking scamPolice say tens of thousands were drained from the couple's accounts.09 Sep 11:04 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council exodus: 219 staff in three years, grievances cost $1.27m Ann Court says she's highlighting turnover as a push for stronger governance at FNDC.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMandarin assistant allegedly robbed in broad daylight hails support after teens caughtOnerahi School children made cards to comfort their beloved language tutor.09 Sep 04:00 AM
