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
Northern AdvocateMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Entirely preventable': Man fatally crushed while fixing 500kg ride-on mower Far North man Ian McLarnon was working under the mower when it slipped and pinned him. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farmIt is expected to produce enough electricity to power about half the homes in Northland.02 Nov 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHometown drive and teamwork at heart of Whangārei’s new deputy mayorScott McKenzie says he had always wanted to make 'a real contribution' to his hometown.02 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei students uncover possible war medals of hero airmanStudents found the medals in a dusty fish bin during a school holiday clean-up.01 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Far North mayor won't seek re-election in 2028 Women now hold 73% of seats on the Far North District Council.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s put Waipu on the map’: Brynderwyns detour boosts businessBusinesses on Cove Rd saw a surge when SH1 closed through the Brynderwyns.01 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He just turned up': Dargaville celebrates return of local legend BearOwner Gordon Walker suspects Bear was opportunistically grabbed.01 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLost in translation: Adults try to make sense of teen speakEven schools are banning viral sayings like the mysterious '6-7' gesture.31 Oct 10:00 PM
