Northern Advocate‘So relieved’: Family thankful after missing Whangārei dad makes contactFamily issued a desperate plea this morning after Jared Carter couldn't be located.10 Oct 12:56 AM
Northern Advocate‘Cross-wind landing gone wrong’: Three walk away unscathed after runway incidentAll three men on board walked away without injury, officials confirmed.10 Oct 12:26 AM
Northern Advocate'Ko wai hoki rātou?': Ngātiwai rangatira speaks out after ejection from foreshore and seabed debateThe bill would tighten rules for Māori seeking customary marine title.10 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFun, fitness and friendship drive Northland's leisure marching boomWhangārei's Northern Star team was so popular, they sparked a younger squad.09 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree Whangārei employers face fines over migrant visa breachesOne individual was issued a Deportation Liability Notice for breaching visa conditions.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily farewells prominent businessman and philanthropist who died aged 86In 2017, Walter Yovich received the Queen’s Service Medal for community service.09 Oct 05:29 AM
Northern Advocate‘Cause of death unknown’: Whale found on Ripiro Beach triggers rāhuiThe 15m sperm whale, named Anahera, was found dead near Glinks Gully on Tuesday.09 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara's local election voter turnout highest in six yearsKaipara’s voter turnout is 38.9% and leads the region before election day.09 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppression lifted: Officer charged over Angel Riley deathKeeve, who joined Northland Police in 2017, now lives and works overseas.08 Oct 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Kaitāia restaurant now hospo training centre Kaitāia serves up new hospo training centre in former restaurant08 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Complete rubbish’: Councillors hit back at election interference claimsPolice found no evidence of wrongdoing after reviewing the Far North complaint.08 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Family link unearthed to stone shaping NZ’s oldest buildingThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.08 Oct 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - Dam piping, Brain Injury farewell and election resultsNews snippets from the Far North08 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The animals were just left': SPCA seized more than 50 animals, many in poor healthOne llama was found with chewed ears, sparking concern over severe neglect.08 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCaulerpa infestations dying back but threat of marine takeover still real At Omakiwi Cove, caulerpa biomass dropped 95–100% within three weeks.08 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice hunt for balaclava-clad person seen before Whangārei house fireThe person was seen on Raumanga Valley Rd in the early hours of the day before.08 Oct 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateLake Ngatu declared free of pest weed after long-running eradication effortThe 56-hectare lake was treated with herbicide Aquathol K in 2020.08 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDemocracy Northland defends Kaipara newsletter after smear claimsThe four-page newsletter was delivered to 13,000 Kaipara homes last month.08 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and gloryThe Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.07 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGirl in lap belt died after mum briefly took her eyes off the road in 'highly preventable tragedy'Coroner: The 6-year-old's death was an accident, but there were avoidable errors.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Half-century for kindy; Police investigate firearm incident after Te Kamo fightThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Oct 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'Now is a great time to check': Health NZ urges measles immunisationTen measles cases have been confirmed in Northland, with one in Queenstown.07 Oct 05:33 AM
Northern AdvocateConcern and optimism clash as NorthTec weighs tough road to surviveQuestion marks remain as to what the future of NorthTec will look like. 07 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Kaikohe is our life’: Couple’s devotion recognised with King’s Service MedalsJohn and Lily Coleman received their King's Service Medals in Auckland.07 Oct 12:53 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands residents' group challenges Govt decision to fast-track Waipiro marinaLocals fear the Waipiro Bay marina could limit access to kai moana areas.06 Oct 11:16 PM
Northern AdvocateBrain bleed survivor takes on world’s toughest IronmanTamsin Horne has turned the trauma of a brain haemorrhage into triumph.06 Oct 09:20 PM
Northern AdvocateFire crews stretched thin as Northland volunteer shortage worsensKaikohe station has 18 members but needs at least 28 to stay fully crewed.06 Oct 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: Goodbye salad daysKevin Page's birthday lunch of choice surprises everyone - including him.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe honoured with her own Barbie dollHer reaction to the iconic doll was priceless.06 Oct 06:14 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom Whangārei to Christchurch: Torch unites communities ahead of Special OlympicsAbout 50 athletes and police carried the Flame of Hope through Whangārei.06 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFrom village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submissionHearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Piece of Whangārei history': Search for lost fire brigade bellRetired firefighter Robert Beeston is on a mission to find the station bell.04 Oct 04:00 PM
