Northern AdvocateToo many crashes, too many regretful scenes – a paramedic's warningMark Going has spent 38 years on the front line with Hato Hone St John.07 May 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateScammer alert: Police say fraudster targeting elderly women in cars for cashPolice suspect there may be more instances that haven't been reported.07 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Bay of Islands set to host hardy sailors in iconic solo challengeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.07 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable conditionA man died at the scene, while another rider is in a stable condition in hospital.06 May 10:01 PM
Northern AdvocateStruggling to make ends meet: Rates squeeze drives retiree from 'forever home'Oromahoe retiree Gail Olliver is selling her 'forever home' as rates hit $5000.06 May 07:31 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Whangārei could be New Zealand’s most accessible destinationOPINION: A new regional strategy aims to make beaches, parks and events barrier-free.06 May 06:44 PM
Northern AdvocateAnne West Kindergarten marks 70 years at heart of Kaitāia communityKaitāia early childhood centre Anne West Kindergarten turns 70 this month.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This was a harrowing experience': Assistant on fatal caving trip said staff did the best they couldOnly two adults took 17 Whangārei Boys’ High students into Abbey Caves.06 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom crash scene to heartbreak: The cost of a moment’s mistake at the wheelEmily Holmes has attended hundreds of road crashes in her 16 years on the front line.06 May 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Broken funding model’ and ‘anti-GP ideology’ causing GPs to leave jobs, doctor saysHe says New Zealand has 2000 fewer GPs than Australia and patients lose out.05 May 09:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘Circuit breaker’ youth crisis service launched after damning suicide inquest'Too many young people falling through the cracks' – Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey.05 May 09:45 PM
Northern Advocate'A lot of hurt': Dirt bike rider dies, another injured on rural Far North roadsPolice suspect both riders were knocked off their bikes.05 May 08:44 PM
Northern AdvocateBaristas brewing up a shot to be crowned Northland's bestWho will be the crema of the crop?05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore proposed job cuts spark concern as NorthTec eyes sustainable futureFewer than 10 roles are at risk in programmes with low enrolments.05 May 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Significant step': Brynderwyns bypass plan enters approvals processNZTA has lodged fast-track approval bids for an alternative Brynderwyn route.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I was terrified': Teacher's desperate battle to try and save students on deadly caving trip 'I was completely out of breath and thought I was going to die.'04 May 11:51 PM
Northern Advocate'Sexual violence does not discriminate': Community urged to get educatedA free community event in Whangārei uses kai, games and kōrero to tackle taboo subject.04 May 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Past their use-by date': Ageing Kerikeri classrooms set for $56.6m upgradeKerikeri High will get 12 new classrooms and major site upgrades.04 May 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner rules man was acting in self-defence after person killed in fracasPolice and Coroner Rachael Schmidt-McCleave ruled Ash Rankin acted in self-defence.04 May 07:38 PM
Northern Advocate'People have died when they didn't need to': Calls for tougher WoF and driver trainingWoF veteran Frank Lundberg is pushing for safer cars and drivers across Northland.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: Mrs P's big reveal comes as a shockOPINION: Kevin Page's jaw hits the ground with his wife's revelation.04 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Feedback wanted about use of old library The latest news bites from around the region.04 May 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateSchool staffer agrees 'in hindsight' fatal caving trip should have been cancelledWorried parents sent urgent emails the previous night, warning about the heavy rain.04 May 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateStar power and rock bolts: How Mangawhai surf club got back on its feetThe multimillion-dollar project was helped along with an exclusive talk by Kelly Slater.04 May 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateSlip-affected Whangārei community has convoy changes, as work drags onThe convoy distance will be cut by 3.5km from today to ease pressure.04 May 01:46 AM
Northern Advocate'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trialsJoy West, 85, has retired after 50 years running Northland dog trial events.03 May 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘You can’t police stupid’: Crash analyst’s blunt warning for Road Safety WeekNorthland Road Safety Week runs May 4-10 and honours 24 lives lost in 2025.03 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Is being a city of walks part of Whangārei’s identity?OPINION: A H Reed Memorial Park is closed for kauri dieback testing and monitoring.03 May 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCracks found inside giant 'fishhooks' of famous Whangārei bridgeThe $32m rolling bascule bridge will close from 6am May 10 to 6am May 11 for repairs.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom shipwreck to showcase: Historic Niagara lifeboat set for restorationThe Niagara sank in June 1940 off Bream Head with 590 gold bars and ammo.02 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThey met at a dance – 70 years later, they haven’t missed a beatWhangārei's Malcolm and Lorraine Walker will celebrate 70 years of marriage on Tuesday.02 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe on Celebrity Treasure Island - and coming out to her mum'The girl from Kaikohe' reflects on the scale of her journey as she returns home.01 May 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a police staffer was caught claiming for overtime he hadn't workedHis deception came undone when he claimed a shift that breached a nine-hour rule.01 May 07:36 PM
Northern AdvocateFuel or the doctor: Rising petrol costs force whānau to miss careOne Northland clinic saw missed appointments jump 743% from 2024.01 May 05:00 PM
