Northern Advocate'Tragic events': Man at risk of self harm taken home by social workers, then took his own lifeSocial workers overlooked critical information after getting limited handover from police.21 Oct 01:50 AM
Northern AdvocateYoung Northland surfers ride wave of success at national compThree individual wins had the team take bronze in the annual school surf competition.20 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland dad with rare cancer 'blown away' by donations and supportPoliceman Owen Pihema is having surgery in Australia to remove his rare cancer.20 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhite Ferns win World Cup title in styleThe women's team are on top of the world.20 Oct 09:39 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri gum tree felling on hold over concerns kiwi are living in the areaDoC asks the developer to check before tree work begins.20 Oct 08:56 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Staff morale is awesome': Businesses stoked with success of four-day working weekNorthland businesses have implemented four-day working weeks - here's how it's helped.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Absolutely tragic outcome': Young child found dead in Northland riverThe child was reported missing from their home about 3.40pm.20 Oct 07:02 AM
Northern Advocate'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declinedDozens of Ruawai residents are rejoicing after a liquor licence application was declined.20 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland quad bike crash results in critical injuries, patient flown to hospitalThe crash occurred just off SH1 in Mangamuka, around midday Sunday.20 Oct 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateNearly 300 take part in Pink Loop Walk for Northland breast cancer battlersNorthlanders are fighting back against the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.20 Oct 12:45 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Pink Loop WalkAround 300 people got colourful for the Pink Loop Walk in Whangārei on Sunday, raising money for Breast Cancer Support Northland Trust.19 Oct 11:04 PM
Northern AdvocateCommunity stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwiThere's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.19 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRising star offers insight on navigating the challenges of a work-life balanceBrooke Gibson concedes she has made sacrifices along the way.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I was freaking out': Daughter furious elderly mum had to drive to Northland after flight cancelledLise Strathdee is furious after her mum's flight was cancelled and she drove to Kerikeri.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBoatie boom: 400 vessels expected to descend on Northland during summerThis year there will be about 250 boats in Whangārei Harbour.18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Large-scale training exercise in Northland this weekendThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The only immortality worth striving for is creating that which outlives youJoe Bennett reflects on life and the modern digital archiving of information18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I looked back and he was gone': Harrowing moments of school caving tragedy revealed'This is hard stuff for any person to hear,' Judge Greg Davis on the events at Abbey Caves18 Oct 02:20 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders help survey wetland bird at risk of extinctionHundreds of people have signed up for the first national citizen's-science bittern count.18 Oct 12:22 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North's Ahipara surf break draws competitors for Aotearoa Māori Surfing TitlesThe comp brings hundreds to Ahipara over Labour Weekend.17 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.17 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclonesA top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.17 Oct 07:28 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pmAnother blew triple the limit at 9am.17 Oct 01:42 AM
Northern AdvocateFreshwater focus for Northland education eventsAn estimated 25,000-plus students are involved in the programme.16 Oct 10:03 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei laundromat fireA fire has ripped through a Whangārei laundromat. Video / Da RacoonWatch16 Oct 06:51 PM
Northern Advocate'It looked like a bomb had gone off': Whangārei fire leaves workers in tears as dry cleaners destroyedWhangārei residents are now concerned for the workers of the dry cleaning business.16 Oct 05:16 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North, the drama on 90 Mile Beach meth bust, up for 7 NZ Television AwardsDrama series on massive Ninety Mile drug up for seven NZ TV awards16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - fireworks, rock and reggae and garden safari upcomingNews snippets from the Far North.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Time to have an intelligent, dispassionate conversation about toll roadsOPINION: Our most famous toll road was the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 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.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBig celebration for Awanui Day in Far North townFar North town celebrates big time at annual Awanui Day.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlander shocked police failed to attend attempted dog theft and assaultKaikohe man called 111 after someone tried to steal his Rottweilers and punch him.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHighest ever ranking for Kaitāia boxing world champion Mea MotuNumber two world ranking for Far North boxing world champion Mea Motu16 Oct 04:00 PM
