Northern AdvocateFar North town, Kāeo, gets running water for first time in more than two monthsKāeo taps ran dry for 67 days before water finally flowed again this week.27 Dec 01:06 AM
Northern AdvocateEyes, faith and resolve: Inside Whangārei man’s battle with locked-in syndromeRyan Scott, 41, was left able to only move his eyes after a stroke in June.26 Dec 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: 'Tis the season for a jolly good clichéOPINION: Clichés always manage to slip in under the radar. 26 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateParkinson's story wins top honour in Northland school writing contestThis year's contest drew a record 154 entries from schools across Northland.26 Dec 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateRare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questionsOnly an estimated 54 adult Māui dolphins remain in New Zealand waters.26 Dec 01:47 AM
Northern AdvocateBusy Christmas period for Northland emergency services with crashes, large fireHoliday crashes, a quad bike rollover and a fire have tested Northland emergency crews.25 Dec 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to find treasures that truly feel like bargains this Boxing DayHelen Smith opened Ms. Smith Style Hunter in Parua Bay in March.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNZ's most dangerous roads and places to drive over Christmas holidays revealed'One minute families are planning Christmas dinner, the next, they’re planning a funeral.'25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara's newest official citizens welcomed The latest news bites from around the region.25 Dec 03:35 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson airlifted to hospital in critical condition after quad bike rolls overHato Hone St John said the person suffered critical injuries in the incident.25 Dec 04:57 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, carsMore than 1300 thefts were reported in Whangārei over last summer.25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas ghosts: The rare native mistletoes most Northlanders will never seeNorthland has very few records of native red and white mistletoes growing in the wild.24 Dec 09:09 PM
Northern AdvocateOne person is fighting for life, another seriously hurt in Christmas morning crashIt comes just hours after five were injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in Waipu.24 Dec 06:46 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei road covered in alcohol after liquor store van crashThe crash scattered bottles and booze across Riverside Drive and blocked both lanes.24 Dec 02:14 AM
Northern AdvocateWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High CourtThe trust is seeking $100,000 in damages over cultural and economic loss.23 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei mum evicted from transitional housing weeks before ChristmasThe woman alleges another housing provider shunned her after comments by Sallies.23 Dec 08:06 PM
Northern AdvocateHe saved two kids from deadly surf - now his message for summer at the beachNorthlander Dudley Andrews says 'knowledge is power' when it comes to surviving the coast.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'You’re not a safe person': Man's repeated family violence lands him in prisonJonathan Wilson assaulted his partner twice within hours, while she was unwell in bed.23 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I'm hacked off': Northland food vlogger targets grocery duopolyThe Mumma's Kitchen host filmed price checks across Europe to prove her point.22 Dec 11:19 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Another lithium-ion battery fire in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Bouncing back to childhood Christmas magicKevin Page reflects on his childhood Christmases in the UK.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorking dog Milo’s legacy lives on through her workHer nose helped protect species from the Chathams to the Subantarctic Islands.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehiclesVehicles are crushing shellfish beds, native plants and coastal bird nests.21 Dec 08:53 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Holiday rubbish changes: When your collection day shifts over ChristmasThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Dec 03:55 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Council weighs rates relief for householdsOpinion: Residents can give feedback on the draft budget changes in March 2026.21 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateMotorway pursuit: Fleeing car hits bus and another vehicle before arrestsThe car was allegedly driven at over 1.5 times the speed limit on SH1.21 Dec 06:53 AM
