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
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
