Northern AdvocateMan with cerebral palsy rescued from house fire, but wheelchair and dog lostThe family's chihuahua died and the cat is still missing after the blaze.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiascoMrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roofThe judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.24 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
Northern Advocate‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protectionsLocal councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.23 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei districtOPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeoverThe thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai community mourns champion and harbour vigilanteJim Wintle enjoyed seeing the community benefit from the projects he was involved with.22 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRetired Northland ferry Bay Belle begins makeover to become a floating pizzeriaKate Farrant bought the Bay Belle - a retired ferry - to turn into a floating pizzeria. But the boat needed lots of work first. Video / baybellenz and Kate FarrantWatch21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy Northland needs smarter investment for growthOPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneatenComplaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.21 Feb 07:06 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.21 Feb 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed menThe four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.21 Feb 02:37 AM
Northern AdvocatePest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refineryThe Marsden Point refinery in Northland was shut down in 2022.20 Feb 10:33 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: A never-ending mission, animal rescue’s rehoming workThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
