Northern AdvocatePolice continue appeal a year after Northland mum’s murderJo Lauaki’s body was found between Omamari and Aranga beaches on August 2 last year.02 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBlood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impactInternational Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey. 01 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Barely surviving': Kiwi midwife urges global intervention in GazaThe Whangārei midwife worked in Gaza at a ravaged hospital delivering 1000 babies a month.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Nightmare' Kāinga Ora tenancy ordeal ends in $28k victory for retireesThe dilapidated driveway caused one of the tenant's to fall and break her shoulder.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateQuick-thinking camera operators stop Kaitāia burglary attemptPolice said camera operators spotted two people hanging around an alley on Thursday night.01 Aug 04:15 AM
Northern Advocate'Inspirational': Small town's world-class arts venue turns 20Kerikeri's Turner Centre boasts a 400-seat theatre and 1000-capacity event space.01 Aug 01:42 AM
Northern AdvocateMāori role in new Northland water services company sparks concernsThe FNDC voted 9:2 to join Northland's water services restructure.31 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Utterly frightening': Northland woman stung 50 times by waspsThe woman warns others to be wary after she was attacked while walking on Ruakākā Beach.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Something special': Students brighten day for rest home residentsSix students from Te Kamo Intermediate visited Radius Rimu Park in Whangārei.31 Jul 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnightKiwis are being urged to 'treat the threat as real'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress womanZayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.31 Jul 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTsunami advisory lifted, but strong and unusual currents still expectedAt 8.10am today Civil Defence said the advisory for NZ's coast had been lifted.31 Jul 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: International acts to headline Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues FestivalThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNurses strike as staffing shortages strain public health system'Inject us with safe staffing' was the message of one nurse at Whangārei Hospital.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'There is a danger': Strong currents, surges expected along NZ coastCoastal areas under threat include harbours, estuaries and small boats. 30 Jul 04:39 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Māori ward councillor: District should get its sayAbout 40% of the west Kaipara ward's population is Māori.30 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePressure mounts on National over Labour retirement billRetirees pressed Whangārei MP Shane Reti to support the bill during a recent meeting.30 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We can't close campuses': Push to protect NorthTec ramps up At least 100 people attended a 'save NorthTec' hui last Friday.29 Jul 11:17 PM
Northern AdvocateWhānau-led initiative aims to boost eel populations in NorthlandThe project includes eel release programmes and hands-on learning for kids.29 Jul 05:00 PM
LiveNorthern Advocate'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accidentKohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.29 Jul 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThe life and legacy of Whangārei's Sir Michael Hill: From jewellery to global impactHe opened his first jewellery store in Whangārei in 1979 at the age of 40.29 Jul 05:34 AM
Northern AdvocatePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMan accused of aggravated robbery at Whangārei bar appears in court The man was arrested on Monday afternoon.29 Jul 04:18 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman describes moment a slip came down in front of her car on BrynderwynsSome roads are closed, most power has been restored as heavy rain and winds lash North.29 Jul 04:14 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital loses last fulltime doctor in rural staffing crisisDargaville Hospital lost its last fulltime doctor, worsening the staffing crisis.29 Jul 03:02 AM
Northern Advocate'Legends armed with shovels' clear SH1 slipA group of motorists left their vehicles, spades in hand, to clear a slip on SH1 on the Brynderwyn Hills. Video / Nicola MorrisonWatch29 Jul 02:22 AM
Northern Advocate'Cruel and Third World': Patient starved 16 hours a day for six days waiting for surgeryThe patient should have had surgery within six to 24 hours, Health NZ admitted.28 Jul 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Preparing for the pushchair challenge of a lifetimeOPINION: Mrs P started an exercise programme to prepare for babysitting duties.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest man after armed robbery, shooting at Whangārei barThe 35-year-old is facing serious charges in the Whangārei District Court.28 Jul 06:52 AM
Northern AdvocateMen forfeit $70k in drug proceeds after meth lab arrestsPolice found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.28 Jul 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Pretty wet and windy': Northland braces for severe weather overnightMetService says it is expected to be a wet and windy evening as severe weather hits. 28 Jul 04:21 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands hapū achieve Ngāpuhi-first Treaty of Waitangi milestoneThe area of claim includes the Bay of Islands and notable landmarks.28 Jul 01:00 AM
