Northern AdvocateNorthland crash costs laid bare as ACC reveals $46m bill and young driver riskNorthland road crashes cost ACC $46m as 24 deaths marked in city march08 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDirt bike death probe continues after body released to familyA second rider, found on nearby Tana Rd, remains in a serious condition.08 May 04:40 AM
Northern Advocate'One drama after another': Artists stuck in leaky, crime-hit community hallBasement studios storing paintings and pottery are regularly swamped in storms.08 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s new regional water services company moves closer Far North District Council is due to decide on joining by May 20.08 May 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson in serious condition after car crashes into Hātea RiverEmergency services were called to Riverside Drive around 10.30am.08 May 01:16 AM
Northern Advocate‘Bad choices’ driving rising Northland road toll, police warnMore than half of last year’s Northland road deaths involved alcohol.07 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner flags possible ‘adverse comment’ in Abbey Caves death findings as inquiry endsThe council knew the caves could flood without warning but kept no flood data.07 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Bush walk brings healing space for hospice patients and families'It creates a safe place, even while life collapses around them.'07 May 04:00 AM
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
