Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fine weather for Northland; youth seriously hurt in assaultThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Postcode lottery': Northland's battle against cancer care inequitiesNorthland had the highest rate of new cancer diagnoses and the second-highest death rate.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: From temptation to regretA $7 pie stirred a three-day battle of wills for Kevin Page.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Grateful she’s alive': Daughter tells of mum’s survival after being sucked from home by tornadoTina Johnson is in Middlemore Hospital and has undergone multiple surgeries.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I see potential': One man's plea for gang member who was on meth by age of 9Harley Hauraki resisted arrest, swinging a patu at officers during a police stop.03 Feb 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlans for Whangārei four-star hotel kept under wraps – for nowAn international hotel chain is staying mum on its Whangārei hotel plans – it has to.03 Feb 03:34 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political returnDavidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.03 Feb 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'03 Feb 12:07 AM
Northern AdvocateFinal curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crashMichael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.02 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Make a huge difference': Principals praise KidsCan supportKidsCan supports 1100 schools, helping with food, shoes, and jackets.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMedicinal cannabis prescriptions soarScripts for the legal products rose from 9% in 2022 to 37% in 2024.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be releasedJameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.02 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeenager named as victim of shooting at Whangārei laybyPolice have released the name of a teenager fatally shot at a layby area in Ōtaika.01 Feb 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty billOrganisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.01 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Bloody horrific’: Worm pest gains stronghold in Northland'It is a definite threat and concern'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLayby slaying: Motorcyclist shot and body abandoned in creek; police seek footagePolice believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.31 Jan 10:47 PM
Northern Advocate‘Humble beginnings’: Teen mum’s inspiring journey to dance successAlannah Curtis opened her first dance studio at 18.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficultA man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Warning for dog owners The latest news bites from around the region.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible tourism offers untapped potentialOPINION: The cruise ship industry realised all this yonks ago.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCampground visitor fee dispute sparks tension for holidaying familyA woman was charged a $20 visitor fee for an hour stay at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple black-and-white photo evokes powerful nostalgiaThe photo is a sermon on the passage of time.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan appears in court following death of 19-year-old cyclistPolice have charged a 27-year-old man with failing to stop or ascertain injury.31 Jan 03:07 AM
Northern Advocate‘I’ve been shot' - 12-year-old shot with slug gun while in dinghyThe injured boy rowed 400m with a slug gun pellet in his wrist.31 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDelays expected following serious crash in NorthlandDetours are in place and motorists are advised to expect delays.31 Jan 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fightMotu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.31 Jan 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateSpecial affinity with horses: Northland ‘horse whisperer’ to compete in Special Olympics eventAlex Goldsack will compete in Christchurch from December 10 to 14.30 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A thousand times harder’: Parents turn to charities as school costs riseParents increasingly rely on charities due to rising school costs.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Succumbing to foul play’: Police launch homicide investigation into motorcyclist’s deathPolice believe he was killed between 7pm and 11pm on Tuesday.30 Jan 12:50 AM
Northern AdvocateRāhui in place following Northland motorcyclist deathPolice are investigating after the motorcyclist was found dead in a creek yesterday.30 Jan 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateCharges laid over fatal hit-and-run in ŌkaihauA 19-year-old man died from his injuries late on Tuesday night. 29 Jan 10:04 PM
Northern Advocate'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM