The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNorthern Advocate
'Best use of print': Special edition of newspaper wins global publishing prize
The special edition provided vital updates to the cyclone-smashed region.
Ruawai leader slams council in David and Goliath battle over $400k property
Proceeds from a residential property should go to the scheme and not the council, he says.
Artist's latest exhibition dishes dirt on neighbour and council
A Northland artist has an unconventional exhibition showing in Whangārei.
Should ratepayers foot the bill to ensure freedom campers stick to the rules?
Whangarei District Council reviews need for monitoring of freedom camping.
Northlanders at war: A family's search for brave brothers' graves, and a pilot heralded a hero
While war can feel worlds away, its reach is often felt on home soil.
Quarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-track
The Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.
Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day
Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.
Bay News: Son of former airforce man remembers his father on Anzac Day
The Danilo family is remembering the 85th Soviet and German invasion of Poland.
News in brief: Kiwi release attracts huge crowd; cuddle-a-kitten fundraiser in Whangārei
The latest news bites from around the region.
Bay News: Fighter pilot remembered by namesake on Anzac Day
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Archaeology Week in Northland looks at legacy of Hartley Travers Ferrar who mapped Northland
Hartley Ferrar, who mapped Northland in the early 1900s, in focus for Archaeology Week.
Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab
The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.
Northland's men and women singles bowls champs decided
Northland Bowls Centre's singles champs found
Kaitāia former hostel closed down after it was deemed dangerous now for sale
Kaitāia hostel closed by council as dangerous building being sold.
Northland to get $150m worth of new and revamped state houses
The state house owner plans to build nearly 400 new houses by the end of 2025.
'It's made them quite nice': Kerikeri resident bakes unique Anzac biscuits for local RSA
Kerikeri's Liz Rushworth is renowned for her Anzac biscuits - what makes them so special?
Whānau to farewell much loved mum, daughter, nana
Senior Constable Gail Shepherd will be buried today at her whānau urupā.
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
News in brief: Scout group's act of kindness ahead of Anzac Day; Northlander represents at Gallipoli
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘Better sleep with one eye open’: Ex-partner jailed for vicious campsite hammer attack
Michael Bracey texted his ex saying her new partner should 'sleep with one eye open'.
Onerahi man who allowed meth to be cooked in his home sentenced
The Whangārei man is the fourth person to be sentenced who was involved in the syndicate.
Whangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics say
In defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.
Caring mother 'fought to the death for her family' in burglary's fatal struggle
Linda Woods died last year after a man from her street entered her Kaikohe home.
Govt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warns
Government changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.
Far North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changes
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Hunt for an elusive mouse will not be the last - Kevin Page
OPINION: Going into battle armed with a wooden bowl may be one for the history books.
Irate residents sound off about new tsunami sirens
Coastal views from a couple's Parua Bay home ruined by new tsunami siren.
News briefs from the Far North - youth sailing funding, four lanes to Kaikohe backed and water rules ease
News snippets from the Far North.
RSA hands torch to younger people at Kerikeri event
Students to run Anzac Day in town as Far North remembers.
'She was cheeky, loved to have a laugh': Police honour the memory of officer Gail Shepherd
Gail Shepherd, 49, was farewelled by coworkers with a guard of honour.
After $13.5m, still no drinking water for Kaitāia from Sweetwaters aquifer
Kaitāia's Sweetwaters project still not producing clear water.