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
Northern AdvocateAnother wet day for Northland with warning of possible thunderstormsThere is a risk of thunderstorms for the region tomorrow afternoon. 11 Mar 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSuperyacht Adèle drops anchor in quiet Bay of Islands havenThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.11 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Lani Daniels trading ring for water in Manu World Champs Whangārei boxing world champ Lani Daniels aiming for Manu glory in Auckland.11 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCost of living squeeze: Northlanders turn to buy now pay later for essentialsFood prices are up 4.6% in a year, with meat rising nearly 9%.11 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateText service aims to get wandering Far North dogs home fasterThe Doggone Text Reunite service has already reunited 5,000 lost dogs.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to fight back as petrol climbs past $3 and minister warns of gougingSome 95 prices jumped up to 19c this week, pushing pump costs above $3 a litre.11 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAirport clocks up 100-plus noise complaints as rescue chopper disturbs sleepCouncil and NRHL will trial changes such as shutting down helicopters when refuelling.11 Mar 04:31 AM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Northland clubs, carers and teachers show how communities really workOPINION: U3A is for those who don’t want their brains to rust out.11 Mar 03:45 AM
Northern AdvocateMissing man spends night in remote bush, community rally to locate himHe spent the night in deteriorating weather with no mobile phone for help.11 Mar 02:31 AM
Northern Advocate'There is life in theatre north of Orewa': Northland troupes triumph at NaptasJudges praised Whangārei Theatre Company for its warm, vibrant community spirit.11 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We want to be part of the solution': Petition pushes council on dog safetyLocal dad Tyrone Biddle has gathered more than 460 signatures from Ahipara.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Be mindful about how you shop’: Mobile refillery cuts plastic in rural townsFounder Leigh Bowness-Barker runs the refillery from her campervan, Daisy.10 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
Northern AdvocateWeather anxiety: Coastal Northlanders prepare as wind and rain loom again'Every time it rains the anxiety levels go up': Northlanders face 100km/h gale, 4m swells.10 Mar 06:34 PM
Northern AdvocateOctopus snatches Go‑Pro for a selfie session at Smugglers BayOctopus steals the show at Smugglers Bay — ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’ for local diver 10 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Yacht rescue another example of how vital Coastguard isOPINION: The organisation's rescuers are the country's maritime heroes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads octopus grabs snorkeller's cameraTwo snorkellers enjoying the underwater world at Smuggler's Bay had to wrestle their camera back off an inquisitive octopus who staked a claim on it. Video / Franzi SchmidWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateExpelled Te Pāti Māori MP back in party after winning court caseJustice Paul Radich said the suspension was unlawful “in the pure sense of that word”.10 Mar 12:18 AM
Northern AdvocateNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
