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
Northern Advocate'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosisRoy Kaumavae jnr has tetrasomy 18p – one of just three known cases in NZ.13 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFuel squeeze brings flight cancellations and fare rises for Northland flyersMP Grant McCallum noted 'a small blessing for tourism' with all Easter flights unaffected.13 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: We say no to Bream Bay sand mining, stand up fight backOPINION: Bream Bay Guardians is organising a community protest this Sunday. 13 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Five Films For Freedom programme showing in Kerikeri The latest news bites from around the region.13 Mar 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible housing – a gap Northland can no longer ignoreOPINION: Over 60 Northlanders under 65 live in aged-care homes, due to a lack of options.13 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity steps up to keep sparkie's business going after three vehicles stolenPolice investigate after thieves targeted John Archer's rural Tauranga Bay home.13 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFog crashes prompt warning to Far North motoristsA number of crashes have been reported this morning in the Far North.13 Mar 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateRemains of missing fisherman Ferzil Babu found on Coppermine IslandThe remains were found on December 20 last year by a DoC staff member.12 Mar 11:32 PM
Northern AdvocateŌpōtiki man leading locals at Far North's 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaThe Bay of Plenty fisherman has eyes cast on the $30,000 top prize.12 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRNZAF Black Falcons to soar over Northland in weekend formation flightsThe team will fly in formation over both the western and eastern sides of Northland.12 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds expected at beach protest over looming Bream Bay sand mining bidThree Northland mayors will join the Ruakākā protest on March 15.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Bullying and violence': Community youth worker sentenced for child assaultsThe 41-year-old assaulted his whāngai child multiple times over several years.12 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity watchdog wins battle over Whangārei Airport noiseAll non-emergency rescue flights must now comply with strict noise limits.12 Mar 03:00 AM
