Northern Advocate'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayakerOliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.14 Jan 11:08 PM
Northern AdvocateInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHumble Northland couple’s community contribution recognisedJohn and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A hole in all our lives’: Young, married mum of three killed in crashThe hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.14 Jan 03:57 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen apprentice told there's no more work, then finds firm advertising similar roleNow he's taken Jayu Developments to the ERA and won a $30,000 payout.13 Jan 08:04 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape RēingaA child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it13 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageDoing it the DIY way - Kevin PageNo 1 Daughter could become DIY Dame.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s been an amazing experience’: Northland retirees' tandem e-bike adventureRetirees cycling 7500km on tandem e-bike for charity raise over $5000 so far.13 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title boutNorthland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.12 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in NorthlandKāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.12 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionLooking forward to a busy 2025 - Vince CocurulloWhangārei will welcome four cruise ships from January 18, boosting the local economy.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Lucky Lotto players; Community Xmas tree vandalisedThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: When forgetfulness is normal, not dementiaOPINION: Forgetting names or where the car's parked are common memory loss symptoms.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘He was ready to live’: Family mourns adventurer who died in snorkelling tragedyDaniel Allen, 46, dies snorkelling in Northland; family honours his adventurous spirit.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfireA wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.11 Jan 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The poetry of a shopping listFrom coffee to Hayfexo: Exploring humanity through a Tuesday shopping list.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in NorthlandRare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
Northern AdvocateDangerous driving incident - man charged after allegedly failing to stopCharges included unlawful possession of ammunition and refusing to give blood.09 Jan 11:50 PM
Northern AdvocateBuyers go ‘nuts’ for A-Frame home - ‘I could have sold it a couple of times over’1960s-era design has a cult following in New Zealand.09 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three daysThe cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.09 Jan 05:18 AM
Northern Advocate‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outageNorthland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateMystery of carving found washed up on Northland beach solvedBut how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.08 Jan 07:36 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
