OpinionJohn Wansbone: Sports trophy mystery - call for help finding missing awardOPINION: Northlanders are being urged to search garages and attics for a vanished cup.06 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Exceeded expectations’: Northland tennis fans get behind first Davis Cup tieThe tie at Whangārei’s McKay Stadium marks Northland’s first Davis Cup event.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettWhen strangers mistake my driveway for a famous NZ walkBackpacking couples, Russian trawlermen, cooks from a cruise ship have all made the error.06 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi’s other story: Love, care and whānau important outside the politicsFamilies enjoyed food stalls, kapa haka and free rides in the Bay of Islands sun.06 Feb 05:55 AM
Northern AdvocateDid holiday traffic help the yellow-legged hornet leap beyond Auckland?Critics say no summer checkpoints on caravans and boats left queens free to hitchhike.06 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘He’s a hero’: How a split-second decision saved four lives at Kai Iwi Lakes“If I was 10 seconds later, I think it would have been a really different outcome."06 Feb 01:13 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncillor faces disciplinary proceedings after 'false' social media post The Facebook post falsely claimed Moko Tepania was Labour's Northland candidate.06 Feb 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga. 05 Feb 11:48 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generationThe upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.05 Feb 10:11 PM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi: Ngāpuhi chair says Te Pāti Māori pōwhiri haka 'last straw'; offer to meet off tableThe iwi had invited the political party to a meeting in November last year.05 Feb 06:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruinOPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.05 Feb 05:31 AM
Northern AdvocateMeteor lights up night skyA meteor lit up the night sky across Northland, fascinating residents far and wide. Video / President Tauranga Astronomical Society David Greig, Kaitaia resident, Jaz PayneWatch05 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAncient space rock lights up Northland sky in rare fireball eventResearchers say the fireball probably broke up off Northland's west coast near Dargaville.05 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePoliticians deliver speeches to Waitangi crowd, address place of Treaty in New ZealandPolitical leaders faced an at-times critical reception.05 Feb 02:33 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Wanted some peace and quiet': Mentally unwell man killed cousin with 20 blows to the headRichard Adams has been living with treatment-resistant schizophrenia since 1991.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Dirt bikes went from weekend fun to a threat on our streets and tracksPolice urge the public to photograph dirt bikers and upload footage to 105.04 Feb 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Earth Tongue bring one-night-only hometown show to KerikeriThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.04 Feb 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed his stepfather after meds were changedRita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.04 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi 2026: Luxon says iwi talks positive as he denies Government is anti-MāoriLuxon concedes Act's Treaty Principles Bill was 'incredibly challenging' for Māori.04 Feb 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTiny Northland town becomes centre of ‘impressive’ low petrol pricesAA’s Terry Collins says the price war proves strong competition cuts fuel costs.03 Feb 07:58 PM
Northern AdvocateShane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP’s resignation not being toldFormer minister Peeni Henare has said he is leaving politics after 12 years.03 Feb 07:35 PM
Northern AdvocateDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘One week to live’ – NZSA short story judges praise Whangārei writer's powerful taleWhangārei writer Michael Botur won in 2025 with 'One Week to Live'.03 Feb 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's most stolen cars in 2025: Is yours on the list?Thieves are targeting older vehicles that lack modern systems, according to AMI. 03 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateState of emergency lifted for Whangaruru coast, recovery phase beginsRoad convoys and detours are in place while slips like the one at Helena Bay are cleared.03 Feb 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenni MortimerThe numbers that show why school holidays are now impossible for working parentsPolicy has remained unchanged for 18 years, and working parents are facing a huge deficit.03 Feb 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangaruru coast open for Waitangi weekend holidaymakersHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe remain open despite the Russell Rd closure.03 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFacebook Marketplace row sparks dramatic chase in Far NorthA car carrying three youths was spiked after it allegedly chased another for almost 40km. 02 Feb 11:44 PM
Northern Advocate‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
