Northern Advocate'Weren't even in the country!': Couple overseas woken by NZ police alleging bad drivingOverseas at the time, they've praised keen NZ police work and the power of social media.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow one woman's Christmas spirit united a community to help families in needGenerous Kaitaia community answers call to support families with Christmas gifts.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Alma G II gets new lease of life; Pray and Display sign shows sense of humourThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei council challenges fluoride mandate with High Court threatWDC risks $200,000 fines, seeks deadline extension amid legal battle.18 Dec 05:16 AM
Northern AdvocateHow New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.18 Dec 03:28 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the 13-year-old aiming to build a major NZ sheep stud'In the future, I would like to have one of the biggest studs in New Zealand.'18 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia teen completes Minecraft replica of hometown in global projectKaitāia teen achieves dream, recreates town on Minecraft’s global Build the Earth project.18 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Naughty judge': Chaos erupts in court as violent offender jailedJudge addresses supporters: 'How am I the only one who’s angry about this?'17 Dec 10:17 PM
Northern Advocate'Not one bit of respect': Killer's antics torment victim’s familyLance Hall fatally stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae at an apartment complex.17 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Police will hold to account': Four arrested after alleged aggravated robberyPolice have made four arrests after the aggravated robbery in Whangārei's Te Kamo.17 Dec 01:46 AM
Northern Advocate'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car rammingThankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.16 Dec 11:40 PM
Northern Advocate'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North mayor, 34, says now is the time for young people in politicsMoko Tepania is one of a spate of young politicians shaking up the halls of power.16 Dec 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateSummer chill: Temperatures plummet 10C as polar air mass cloaks NZ Severe gales, heavy rain watches issued as southerly winds affect North Island.16 Dec 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to beOPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Paihia Library’s festive flavour; Tara iti breeding season beginsNews snippets from the Far North and beyond.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRider Sports' legacy continues as local family takes over historic storeMike Rider retires, hands over iconic store to local couple Kane and Laura Attwood.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Milestone': Iwi celebrate ownership deal for Kaitāia AirportKaitāia Airport deal finalised; Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu take ownership.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTorrential rain, large hail: MetService issues urgent warning while thunderstorms rattle AucklandThere is a risk of flooding as the upper North Island is soaked by the storms. 16 Dec 07:24 AM
Northern Advocate'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
Northern AdvocateLevel 2 water restrictions set amid forecast dry spell in Far NorthFar North District Council has imposed Level 2 water restrictions.16 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
Northern AdvocateKeen to help: Northland students volunteer after fire and emergency courseKawakawa Volunteer Fire Brigade's numbers have boosted thanks to a high school course.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood WhangāreiPrizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.15 Dec 04:52 AM
Northern Advocate‘Strong’ marine heatwave conditions around North Island fueling warmth, humidityAbnormal ocean warmth around northern coasts may already be noticeable for beachgoers.15 Dec 12:02 AM
Northern Advocate'Muggy, warm and humid': Heavy rain for upper North Island tomorrowMetService says rain is on its way, with possible good news for South Island firefighters.14 Dec 11:31 PM
Northern AdvocateDeadly dog attack: Northland couple demand council actionTwo roaming dogs recently mauled 18 sheep in Kaikohe - what action has the council taken?14 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How a chance meeting made a hash of a drug-smuggling friend's lifeOPINION: Chance leads to prison for Sammy, a former schoolmate turned hashish smuggler.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePublic system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-oldDiane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.13 Dec 04:00 PM
