Northern AdvocateThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
Northern AdvocateLabour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptionsHipkins said money from a CGT would be funnelled back to give Kiwis free doctors visits.27 Oct 04:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Public arguments can end in laughterOPINION: An angry customer stormed out — then returned minutes later asking for a product.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa church fundraising to restore St Paul’s bell after 2004 fireNearly two decades after a fire destroyed St Paul’s Church and silenced its bell, the Kawakawa parish is working to bring back the familiar chime. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch27 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - bridge restrictions, fire warning and boat bottom checksNews snippets from the Far North.27 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFire crews contain sushi bar blaze in WhangāreiCameron St in Whangārei has reopened after the fire on Monday morning.26 Oct 11:25 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Far North elects record-breaking 'mana wāhine' council Mayor Moko Tepania says he’s proud to lead what he calls a ‘mana wāhine’ council.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKamo butchery’s pork sausage wins silver in national competition debutThe Kamo butchery’s pork sausage stood out among 814 entries nationwide.25 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Extremely grateful': Runner who went into cardiac arrest fronts chopper appealEddie Hayes collapsed on Whangārei’s Hatea Loop during a morning run in 2023.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDivided harbour: Group fights port expansion as marina and coastal bill at final stageMāori around Whangārei Harbour say they were excluded from consultation.25 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriagePeggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.24 Oct 11:44 PM
Northern Advocate‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours successDirector Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.24 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record in Ruakākā todayThe current record stands at 396 set in Belgium's Middelkerke in 2019.24 Oct 09:33 PM
Northern Advocate'I just want her to be a little case of hope': Prem baby's fight to surviveBorn at 24 weeks' gestation, baby Sophie weighed just 580g when she entered the world.24 Oct 08:01 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name 20-year-olds killed in Brynderwyn crashOne of the pair, killed on State Highway 1 on October 17, was a Wellington rugby referee.24 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIndependent Police Conduct inquiry nears end after yacht left adrift off Ninety Mile BeachPolice admit ‘procedural issues’ after leaving Jabe Carey’s yacht adrift.24 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Support for all dementia patients': Alzheimers Northland adopts new nameThe new name, Dementia Tai Tokerau, will take effect on January 1, 2026.24 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeekend vibes: Food, festivals and family fun from Whangārei to the Far NorthFrom Whangārei to Paihia, Northland’s long weekend is packed with events.23 Oct 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate'World-class' beaches to attract thousands as surf lifesaving season beginsSix Northland beaches will be patrolled from this weekend until Easter next year.23 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCocurullo rules out recount after Whangārei mayoral lossVince Cocurullo lost to Ken Couper by a 433-vote margin in Whangārei.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about standing up for fairness’: Public service workers unite in mega-strikeThousands went on strike, many saying they are standing up for their professions' future.23 Oct 04:16 AM
Northern Advocate27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about fairness’: Workers take to streets in largest strike in yearsAround 100,000 public sector workers are walking off the job nationwide.23 Oct 12:02 AM
Northern Advocate‘Rare step’: Regulator calls in council to fix Kāeo’s unsafe waterThe Far North council has been asked to step in and find a solution for drinkable water.22 Oct 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateBody found in Mangawhai reserve; police say death not suspiciousA police gazebo is erected over an area of shrubbery and carpark cordons are in place.22 Oct 10:57 PM
Northern Advocate‘Morbid fascination’: Northland man jailed over child abuse imagesMore than 3000 abusive images and videos were found on the man’s computer.22 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: World-famous in Kerikeri, the Rotary Garden Safari is backThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.22 Oct 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s too expensive’: Pensioners ditch kerbside recycling in Mid NorthSome Kerikeri pensioners say a $91 yearly fee is too steep for recycling.22 Oct 04:30 AM
