Northern AdvocateNorthland schools impacted after asbestos found in play sandWhangārei Primary School closed on Tuesday to allow for testing of at least 10 classrooms.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Northland whānau pay the price for state housing cutsOPINION: More than 1000 whānau are officially waiting for state housing in the region.18 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateSmoke advisory lifted after major Port Whangārei warehouse fireBuilding is used for the storage and installation of solar panels and lithium batteries.18 Nov 07:42 AM
Northern AdvocateKāeo’s water supply gets official intervention at last after 10 years of boil noticesTaumata Arowai has handed control of the supply to the Far North District Council.18 Nov 04:34 AM
Northern AdvocatePolitical leaders mourn Monty Knight, the man who put Kaitāia on the mapKnight, 80, was allegedly murdered in the Far North on Sunday.18 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSearch for missing fisherman 'has by no means stopped' but is scaled back by policeSearchers will today rest and re-evaluate their plans moving forward.18 Nov 12:52 AM
Northern Advocate'Nightmare' lift failures prompt upgrade at Bay of Islands Hospital in NorthlandWhen the sole lift fails, some patients have to be transferred to another hospital.18 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clockThe planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.17 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch for man missing off Whangārei coast enters its fifth dayMore than 45 volunteers have spent over 190 hours scouring Northland waters.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: When a quick stroll turns into a muffin-fuelled odysseyA community library nap and two muffins later, the journey ends with a rescue call.17 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'As long as I have a voice': ED doctor Gary Payinda steps into politicsLabour's Whangārei candidate wants to protect healthcare, education and workers' rights.17 Nov 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhy rāhui matters: The meaning behind coastal closure after Whangārei tragedyThe rāhui is said to offer time for healing and safe recovery of the missing.17 Nov 03:04 AM
Northern AdvocateNavy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coastThe 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.17 Nov 01:02 AM
Northern AdvocateWell-known Far North businessman named as alleged murder victim, woman chargedMonty Knight, a former councillor, died on Sunday following reports of an assault.17 Nov 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocateOtago University and Ngāti Hine aim to turn around dire Māori diabetes outcomesPreventing amputations with better footcare will be the first project of the partnership.16 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It is concerning': Calls for investigation into power cutsPower cuts left 23,000 Far North homes without electricity for hours.16 Nov 04:02 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch to resume for man missing off Whangārei coastThe body of the first man was found in the water yesterday morning.16 Nov 09:05 AM
Northern AdvocateHomicide investigation launched, woman in custody after Northland deathA 57-year-old woman will appear in the Kaitāia District Court tomorrow.16 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Hospital carpark fire won’t stall 583-space expansionThe Health Minister says the carpark expansion is key for the hospital's rebuild. 16 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland community called to go bald again for kids in needThe Bald Angels head shave will help fill 1200 kai boxes for 400 struggling families.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outageMelissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.15 Nov 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBody found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coastSearch efforts are ongoing to find the other person who remains missing.15 Nov 03:19 AM
Northern Advocate'You fooled us': Trusted teen was quietly sexually exploiting friend's young sister'He walked into our family like a Trojan horse and brought us all down to ruins and left.'14 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri teen wins top short story prize for imagining life without the internetCharissa Morris' story imagines a world where the internet vanishes overnight.14 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead, two injured after 4WD rolls on Far North beachOne of those hurt has critical injuries, police said.14 Nov 07:24 PM
Northern AdvocateRats, leaks and overcrowded wards show strain at Whangārei HospitalNurses say a store cupboard is used for care, but an upgrade is at least six years away.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: The lost art of autograph hunting OPINION: Do little boys still collect autographs?14 Nov 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Once a national ritual, the Melbourne Cup now stirs mixed feelings OPINION: We’re learning to value empathy over spectacle.14 Nov 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate'You don’t like being told what to do': Judge jails repeat offender who cut off her ankle braceletNgakurarangi Kohu reversed 15 metres into a police car, narrowly missing an officer.14 Nov 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council’s swearing in ceremony opens with karakia The ex-mayor who banned karakia said he had no problem with this week's tikanga.14 Nov 05:25 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Intemedidate and High Schools' kapa haka at Kaipara council inaugurationMāori tikanga was an integral part of Kaipara District Council's first 2025 council meeting in Matakohe on Wednesday. Video / Susan BottingWatch14 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew Kaipara Mayor takes oath of office in English and Te ReoNew Kaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen read his oath of office in English and Te Reo at the council's swearing in ceremony. Video / Susan BottingWatch14 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTraffic lights to be installed at notorious Whangārei crossing'People shouldn't be risking their lives to get a loaf of bread from the supermarket.'13 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland’s top eateries celebrated at Savour 2025 awardsThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Nov 03:55 PM
