Northern Advocate'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei faces two-week wait for deputy mayor decisionKelly Stratford has declined a second term as Deputy Mayor for the Far North.22 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Our sincere condolences': Rāhui after death at Northland bayPolice were made aware that a person was deceased around 4.30pm.21 Oct 11:46 PM
Northern Advocate‘A timely reminder’: Investigator on cause of Whangārei Hospital car fireFire investigator Jason Goffin says a hot exhaust likely sparked the damaging blaze.21 Oct 10:19 PM
Northern AdvocateDeath of person in downtown Whangārei not suspiciousPart of the city was closed while police conducted an investigation.21 Oct 10:06 PM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa Tennis Club revival aims to bring community back to the courtsThe Kawakawa Tennis Club hopes to revive the site that has been unused for over 20 years. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch21 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVideo shows aftermath of hospital car blazeAftermath after 30 vehicles were damaged by fire in a Whangārei Hospital carpark. Video / Ruth NgaropoWatch21 Oct 09:32 PM
Northern Advocate‘Absolutely a massive deal’: $51.5m Kaikohe housing plan unveiledThe project aims to deliver 100 affordable rental homes by mid-2027.21 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
Northern Advocate‘Her smile will forever be locked in my mind’: Family’s heartbreak after toddler's deathHer parents say the nearly 2-year-old was bright, curious and full of love.21 Oct 04:38 AM
Northern AdvocateCause of Whangārei Hospital carpark inferno that damaged 27 cars under investigation'Initial reports were of ignition of grass in a carpark by a vehicle’s exhaust.'21 Oct 04:21 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man killed in Whangārei crash as critical incident probe continuesRhys Harris-Wikaira, 31, died when his Holden crashed in Parahaki.21 Oct 04:08 AM
Northern AdvocateHistoric Northland church returned to descendants after 38-year effortMore than 80 whānau gathered at Moria Marae for the emotional handover.20 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Thursday’s mega-strike will disrupt classrooms and hospitals alike in NorthlandMarches are planned in both Kaitāia and Whangārei on the day of the strike.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Things really do happen in threesOPINION: Mrs P is now known as The Common Denominator.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Pupils and retirees restore Tikipunga Wetland; Whangārei voter turnout lags The latest news bites from around the region.20 Oct 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
Northern Advocate'I am still your MP': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence on overspend allegations The allegations were prompted by a release of documents by Kapa-Kingi's own party.20 Oct 02:44 AM
Northern AdvocateDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North artist's unique prostate cancer fundraiser takes to the roadPortable potter's wheel sees Far North man create fundraiser for prostate cancer20 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies after being found in water in Far NorthThe death has been referred to the coroner and support offered to the person's family.19 Oct 11:59 PM
Northern Advocate'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
Northern AdvocateLosing the land: Farmers call for urgent action on toxic ragwort threatTests confirmed M. ragwort is more toxic and invasive than its lookalike Gravel groundsel.19 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhānau return home as Craike papakāinga opens in HokiangaFour new homes now stand on the whenua where Alice Craike was raised.19 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘You chose violence’: Life sentence for woman who killed cousin in jealous rageSaralee Moke died from multiple stab wounds at Houhora Heads Holiday Park in April 2024.19 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateVoyaging legacy: Māori and Hawaiian canoes to reunite at WaitangiHōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will arrive at Waitangi on November 14.18 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Otherwise we are complicit': Partner of fatal dog attack victim urges public to speak upPensioner had 'very accepting nature' but complacency about mate's dogs proved fatal.18 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety recordWorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Dogs will be dogs attitude won't do': Owner jailed after mate mauled to death by hungry pets'I hate the way in which he was taken,' Neville Thomson's grieving son. 17 Oct 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFinal results in: Northland councils confirm mayors and ward outcomesRegional council Māori seats will be removed after the 2028 election cycle.17 Oct 07:27 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: New children's book takes flight in Mangawhai; Mangamuka slip repair under wayThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Oct 03:50 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: Losing Lola meant more than losing a petOPINION: Jonny Wilkinson reflects on life after losing his silky fox terrier, Lola.17 Oct 03:45 PM
