Northern AdvocateRespect and protect: Ngāti Kuri’s plea to summer travellersNgāti Kuri highlights need for care as visitor numbers challenge conservation efforts.19 Dec 07:50 PM
Northern Advocate'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunchesMangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan found dead on Northland beachThe victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.19 Dec 09:13 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori wardThe district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.19 Dec 01:56 AM
Northern AdvocateNew see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilitiesThe see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.19 Dec 01:14 AM
Northern Advocate'Don't take the kids there': Child victim of second dog attack at Northland beachSecond dog attack at Northland beach sparks safety concerns among residents.19 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice admit errors in handling complaint, assault charge against Kaitāia manPolice acknowledge IPCA findings on the unjustified use of force in the Kaitāia incident.18 Dec 10:33 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: More Christmas light displays brighten WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Dec 05:00 PM
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