Northern Advocate‘More shopping savvy’: Northlanders rethink how they feed their familiesFamilies are driving six hours to Auckland to buy cheaper butter in bulk.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Investing in our water safety will save livesOPINION: If drowning prevention is no longer ACC’s responsibility, then whose is it?07 Nov 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Looking back at the school song that shaped a generation’s lessons on lifeOPINION: Half a century later, the motto ‘without work, nothing’ still rings partly true.07 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Far North Roading wins top honour at Northland business awardsA 55% surge in entries made this year’s judging among the toughest yet.07 Nov 10:15 AM
Northern Advocate'Plunged into the dark ages': Far North fury over repeat power cutsMore than 23,000 homes and businesses lost power for six hours on Thursday.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘We stand on the shoulders of those before us’: Whangārei’s new Mayor sworn inFourteen councillors were sworn in before about 150 people at Forum North.07 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice, WorkSafe investigating after 76-year-old man dies in Far North quad bike accidentWorkSafe and police are investigating the fatal quad bike accident in Broadwood.07 Nov 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Northlanders will remember the fallen on Armistice DayThis year marks 107 years since guns fell silent on the Western Front.07 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 07:25 PM
Northern Advocate'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowThe electricity network in parts of the Far North 'remains vulnerable', Top Energy says.06 Nov 04:23 PM
Northern AdvocateRugby player accused of sexual violation claims teammate told him the woman was keenCameron Hill and Inoke Nakadavotu have been on trial in the Whangārei District Court.06 Nov 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateEvery vote counts: Kaipara council recount bids settled at lastThree Kaipara candidates sought judicial recounts, the most of any NZ council.06 Nov 03:51 AM
Northern Advocate‘Glimmer of hope’ for Whangārei lion park and its last five big catsTwo elderly lions, Imvula and Sibili, were euthanised because of ill-health.06 Nov 03:03 AM
Northern AdvocateWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closureThe Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Ōpua gears up for the Trans-Tasman Solo ChallengeA record 20 solo skippers will set sail from Ōpua on May 30, 2026.05 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a new partnership could keep Northland’s talent and innovation at homeTwo new Northland-based Massey roles will begin the partnership in early 2026.05 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTurtles found foraging in Rangaunu HarbourDrones identified 18 green turtles feeding in the northern arbour last summer.05 Nov 12:18 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Tui Leisure Marching Team put best foot forwardLeisure marching is on the rise in Northland, with 2029 national champs in the region.04 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomes project to help ease Kaitāia housing strain for over-50sBuilding progressing on 28 new Far North homes for those aged 50-plus.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘We on’: Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with womanThe woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.04 Nov 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
Northern AdvocateLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
Northern Advocate‘Incompetent’: Conservationist wants MPI removed from hornet eradication missionBrad Windust warns hundreds of queens could now be spread across Auckland.03 Nov 09:15 PM
Northern Advocate'Totally third-world': Kāeo residents furious over prolonged water outageWater supply operator Bryce Aldridge says a technical fault caused the water outage.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Why I’m angry about what happened to my grandsonA couple walked past twice without helping the bleeding two-year-old boy.03 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
Northern AdvocateMost Kaipara special votes disallowed in knife-edge mayoral raceJudge Kevin Kelly ruled Snow Tane’s recount bid failed to show irregularities.03 Nov 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Pāti Māori president implies two of his MPs should resign after alleged leadership challengeTamihere claims Ferris and Kapa-Kingi were eyeing up a run at the party leadership.02 Nov 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSmall Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo Christine Makaweo talks to Tom Raynel about her small fashion business Kaleo.02 Nov 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBiosecurity NZ under fire over hornet responseBrad Windust says slow action could devastate beekeeping and farming industries.02 Nov 05:21 PM
