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
Northern Advocate$1M needed to buy Kerikeri Men's Shed and continue wellbeing and community servicesKerikeri Mens Shed members fundraising $1M to buy their building09 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Broken-hearted': David Lange's daughter responds after grave removalDavid’s brother Peter is now at peace with where his brother's remains were scattered.09 Mar 07:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Collecting bodies': How a yacht's failed engine and broken gear nearly ended in tragedyThe boat was battling 4m swells and winds gusting 30 knots when the Coastguard found it. 09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: The Rise in Mangawhai now for saleThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWitness captures Whangārei Gull kitchen fireAaron Donker had hoped to grab a steak and cheese pie, but instead watched the shop's kitchen go up in flames early on Saturday. Video / Aaron DonkerWatch09 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWitness describes moment gas station shop goes up in flamesThe blaze was extinguished within 40 minutes of crews arriving.09 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDead snapper and strange white film in Kaipara River under investigationEnvirons Te Uri o Hau is urging people not to gather kai moana where fish lie.09 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyersNorthland's best real estate sales reveal that a little-known development tops the list.08 Mar 10:59 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Three rates options on the table for WhangāreiResidents are being asked to choose between three distinct Whangārei rates options.08 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWave of change: Northland couple driving surge in women’s surfingEllen and Grae Snelling run Learn 2 Surf School at Waipū Cove in Bream Bay.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Local problems need local solutions' - Dog welfare advocate pushes for law reformA fatal attack on February 17 is the third in four years in the Northland region.07 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBig project, big questions: What you need to know about the Kaiwaikawe wind farm projectMercury says its $287m project can power 27,000 homes for about 30 years.07 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Thieves take pensioner’s cherished garden potsAmong the stolen items were two 20-year-old Bali pots she had moved house to house.06 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePaper road row: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and accessPolice have been called to the Franklin Rd dispute at least eight times.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Come harness your energy’: Burlesque boss helping women find their powerWomen aged from their late teens to 60s describe the group as life-changing.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Northlanders more physically active than those in most other parts of NZOPINION: Northland ranks fourth for active adults and second for active young people.06 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateAlmost $190k in relief funds help storm-hit Whangaruru coastAlmost 75 tonnes of storm-wrecked household debris was trucked out of Ōakura.06 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Multiple callouts': Farmers fined over poor condition of 139 cattleOne of Glenise Stone's bulls was so unsteady it had to be euthanised on site.06 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North mayor’s office hiring review rejected after tense council voteThe three mayoral office roles were funded from existing staffing underspend.06 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway carPolice are hunting for a second alleged offender.06 Mar 12:22 AM
Northern Advocate90 Mile Snapper Bonanza brings 1200 fishers to iconic Far North beach$30k top prize for heaviest fish in the snapper surfcasting comp.05 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He didn't come home': Partner’s tribute to best friend killed in crashLauren Powell's partner Kerry McDonald was killed in a crash in Whangārei early this year.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Medium smacks': Teacher hit 7-year-old students around the head with stick, guitarStudents said Patrick Tokoroa Heke used physical force against them daily.05 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei firearms incident: Police and AOS search home, man in custodyA Kauika Rd property was searched today following a firearms incident on Monday night.05 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat Northlanders need to know about this week’s mystery shakesESNZ manually logged six small quakes in Northland between March 1 and March 4. 04 Mar 11:37 PM
