Northern AdvocateHow a fake social media post sparked debate within NgāpuhiThe AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.11 Feb 05:43 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challengeMayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.11 Feb 05:05 PM
Northern AdvocateMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NZ authors offer mentoring to budding young writersThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: 'Right behind me' – Large great white shark chases solo kayak fisherMatt Wells, 19, recorded a video of his encounter. Wells is helpless as he paddles away. 10 Feb 11:06 PM
Northern Advocate'Like living in a cemetery': Subdivision bid on sacred land heads to court againA 93-home subdivision on culturally sacred land is heading to the High Court.10 Feb 11:05 PM
Northern Advocate‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrothers admit role in fatal attack that claimed young man’s life at service stationShayden Perkinson died trying to protect his cousin at an ATM in 2023.10 Feb 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrace Millane handbag appeal: Northland women stepping up to help outThe appeal was started in memory of Grace Millane, who was murdered in 2018.10 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāeo residents mark decade under boil water notice, no end in sightKaeo residents have struggled for years to get answers about the water crisis.10 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing painsOPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Something special': 50 manta rays surround sightseeing boat in stunning displayManta ray and orca sightings captivated locals.10 Feb 03:09 AM
Northern Advocate Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
Northern AdvocateToa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago ShearsPagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.10 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'All bananas are not created equal': Northland growers embrace varietyBananas from Northland's Tippu Farm include Misi Luki and Hua Moa varieties.09 Feb 08:28 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about the safety of our kids’: Parents alarmed over bus cutsThere are concerns about children walking along State Highway 10.09 Feb 05:16 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: KiwiRail, Fonterra celebrate Northland rail return after $130m repairsThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: How Whangārei’s waterfront became a jewel in 30 yearsReva opened her restaurant on September 30, 1995, marking the waterfront's revival.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
Northern AdvocatePesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Double economic production’: Plans for Northland’s growth unveiledFour key opportunities were identified at a workshop in Whangārei on January 31.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: The brutal bar attack police didn't investigateBashed but where's the justice? Police launch fresh investigation into jug attack in bar.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTop health official threatens to override Whangārei fluoridation refusalThe Health Act could force fluoridation if district council refuses compliance.07 Feb 05:05 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failuresMore than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The memories that come during a simple shaveOPINION: Once in Vancouver and once in Dubai I paid to be shaved. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.07 Feb 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei’s famous castle for sale - but it won’t cost ‘millions and millions’The sprawling estate was a decades-long labour love for Stuart and Nanette Cains.07 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen's Minecraft project brings Northland cities to lifeWhangārei is now on Minecraft as part of a global project.06 Feb 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFarmer may sell up after repeated dog attacks on livestockWayne Johnston may sell his Northland block after recent dog attacks.06 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclist dies after crash in Helena Bay, NorthlandThe road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but has since reopened.06 Feb 03:46 AM
Northern AdvocateFast-track consent refused for Rangitāne boat ramp, carparkA panel refused fast-track consent for the Rangitāne boat ramp project.06 Feb 02:45 AM
Northern AdvocatePhotos: Waitangi Day dazzles as thousands gather to commemorate historic occasionA dawn ceremony at Te Whare Rūnanga Marae started the day.06 Feb 01:08 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issuesDespite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.06 Feb 01:00 AM