Northern AdvocateUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocateHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
Northern AdvocateRainy Labour weekend ahead, lifeguards ready at beachesLifeguards prepare for busy Labour weekend; weather may deter some beachgoers.24 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch for missing 83-year-old swimmer scaled backA two-week rāhui has been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.24 Oct 04:26 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson critically injured in car fire at ŌmāpereFirefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.24 Oct 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateChannel outlines energy precinct plants for Marsden PointChannel wants to become a landlord and enabler for energy projects at Marsden Point.24 Oct 02:28 AM
Northern AdvocateKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
Northern Advocate'A standout destination' Northland's unique attractions land it on Best of the World listNorthland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.24 Oct 12:37 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek help to find wanted manInformation can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers.23 Oct 10:33 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Old Boy appointed as Whangārei Boys' High School principalThe Tikipunga High School principal will take over from Karen Smith in 2025.23 Oct 07:44 PM
Northern AdvocateNorth Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s whyOfficials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Great isites, Mooney talk, college prizegivings and speedway backNews snippets from the Far North.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: A closer look at news from the Bay of IslandsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDo a kickflip: Kiwi beach town gets world's biggest skateboardThe world's largest skateboard was recently installed at Mangawhai skatepark.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia Hospital performing life-changing cataract surgeryCataract surgery now carried out at Kaitāia Hospital23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North iwi Ngāti Kuri's indigenous knowledge on kuaka/godwit heard at world-first Chinese forumNgāti Kuri at groundbreaking indigenous godwit - kuaka - conference in China23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGroup ignores 'unmissable' signs and walks dog off lead on pest-free Northland islandDog seen on pest-free Matakohe Limestone Island was not there for conservation purposes23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe new crop that's puzzling localsEven seasoned horticulturalists don't recognise the young trees.23 Oct 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland college placed into temporary lockdown after ‘fighting and parents on site’The notice was put on the school's Facebook page around 1.50pm.23 Oct 01:59 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice appeal for sightings of 83-year-old missing swimmerThe 83-year-old man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.23 Oct 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destructionNorthland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.22 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDeath of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading workNative frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police still investigating Tikipunga firesThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInvestigation into fire at Whangārei laundromat and dry cleaning business completedSmoke caused by the fire spread through Raumanga and Maunu.22 Oct 01:38 AM
Northern AdvocateSearch for missing 83-year old Whangārei swimmer to resumeThe man has not been seen since Saturday and was reported missing on Monday.22 Oct 12:49 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri's Edmonds Ruins planted with historic fruit trees ahead of open dayOrchard at Kerikeri's Edmonds Ruins propagated from near 200-year-old trees.21 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTreaty & Me lectures open doors for honest discussionsFree public lecture series to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.21 Oct 09:35 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Hiku Education Trust honours Kaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David HarrisonKaitāia business legends Eric Shackleton and David Harrison honoured21 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its futureFinancial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.21 Oct 06:43 PM
Northern AdvocateWhite Ferns get record payday for World Cup winNZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.21 Oct 05:08 PM
OpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Guinea fowl chaos: a night to remember in the caravanOPINION: We are not about to let one sleepless night taint our pleasant experience.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from the Far North: North chess champs, missing child found and Boogie Circus comingNews snippets from the Far North.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCampgrounds getting ready for busy summer, some nearly booked outDoC campgrounds in Northland are open for bookings, but some have no space left.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This means everything': Bates and Devine's crowning momentSuzie Bates and Sophie Devine have been through it all for the White Ferns.21 Oct 04:00 AM