Northern AdvocateFish and chips mood meter: Takeaway owners link quiet Fridays to fuel crisisKerikeri owner Janna Sicely says fuel-price fears hit Friday-night trade.20 Mar 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen turns grief into purpose as Relay for Life youth ambassadorElla Sheppard became a Relay for Life youth ambassador after losing her mum to cancer.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Businesses are suffering': Calls to boost Bay of Islands marketing as visits dipCruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands dropped from 92 to 47 this season.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hātea River Walk swing bridge closed in Whangārei after safety failThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMum forgives teen driver who killed her 11-year-old ‘guardian angel’Staci Walkley, 11, died after the teenager ran a stop sign in Kaikohe.19 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland kiwifruit karakia for New Zealand’s $5 billion harvest startThe operation anchors the North’s forecast $80m kiwifruit harvest this season.19 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCash injection for dog desexing in Auckland and Northland hopes to drive changeUp to 3000 dogs are expected to be desexed in the coming year thanks to $1.2m funding.19 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Great news for New Zealand reef fish': Jones scraps bycatch rule changeThe rule protects 19 reef fish species across FMAs 1 and 9, from Cape Runaway to Taranaki.18 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Cultural vandalism': Whangārei residents angry over Sunday library closure Sunday visits averaged 380 people, compared with 690 on Saturdays.18 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDog rescue advocates protest for better dog managementDog rescue advocates and supporters gathered outside the Far North District Council, accusing it of failing to fix ongoing animal control issues, including roaming dogs.Watch18 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo years on, Far North dog groups say promises on control still not keptFNDC says it has boosted animal management staff and stepped up patrols.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Opinion John Williamson: Wake-up call: Driver fatigue can be deadly International studies show fatigue plays a role in about 20% of crashes.18 Mar 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Women at the helm as Etchells Bay of Islands regatta draws record fleetThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh Court sinks appeal over Bay of Islands boat-ramp reclamation planThe decision still leaves the boat‑ramp upgrade open to a fresh consent attempt.18 Mar 05:01 AM
Northern AdvocateCreative clash or golden weekend: Northland arts and charity events collideArtBeat, Opera in the Garden, Relay for Life make for Northland creative weekend bonanza.18 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei search warrant uncovers guns, ammunition and cannabisA 46-year-old man and 44-year-old woman will appear jointly in court.18 Mar 01:28 AM
Northern Advocate'All or nothing': Funeral director fighter targets King in the Ring titleBetween fights, Dhcamad Armstrong works full-time at his Kaikohe family funeral home.17 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fearsChannel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Rising Northland athletics stars medal and set record at nationalsAged just 13, long jumper Elle Webb was Northland's youngest nationals athlete.17 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mudfish snags Fish of the Year but Taniwha name stays for NPC sideThe tiny Northland mudfish is the first freshwater winner of Fish of the Year.16 Mar 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocateFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Mudfish crowned Fish of the YearThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionPaul Linton: Growth will stall unless visitors and investors keep their social licenceTourism hot spots like the Bay of Islands face big costs locals now shoulder.16 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCars the leading cause of reported kiwi deaths across NorthlandReported kiwi deaths in Northland rose to 99 in 2025, up from 86 in 2024.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders stage protest against Bream Bay sand-mining applicationThe bid seeks consent to dredge sand offshore for 35 years.15 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi: Not one more mokopuna should be lost to any system that cycles abuseOPINION: The expertise of iwi, hapū and kaupapa Māori organisations must be elevated.15 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools face years of teacher shortages despite national gainsThe region’s projected primary teacher gap is 4.5%, with 4% in secondary schooling.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
