Northern Advocate'I was choking': Mum says poor Kāinga Ora fire repair impacted unwell sonThe mum says the Kāinga Ora house stank of smoke after fire, a worry for her sick son.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: In a pickle at the supermarketOPINION: Kevin Page's shopping trip hits a snag.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whalesNew Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Captured by their own hand': Lawyer claims unlawful arrest is caught on cameraThe man would not give his details when police asked, triggering a chain of events.22 Jul 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateShared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far NorthWork to continue on Russell - Ōpua walking track after $71,500 grant.22 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew kaupapa Māori hauora and oranga space opens doorsKaitāia’s new Māori health and wellbeing space He Kura now open.22 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTears as Enchanter skipper found not guilty of tragedy that killed five'No one can control and influence the sea. It is unpredictable.'21 Jul 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora's 'battery-hen development' proposed for Ruakākā now under reviewState housing builds that can't be finished by mid-2025 are being reassessed.21 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Celebrating community successOPINION: Whangārei is the most welcoming place in New Zealand, mayor Vince Cocurullo says.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Northland Rugby Union chairwoman excited to drive Northland Rugby to be the bestNorthland Rugby celebrates new board chairperson21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGoing to miss the people: Trade Aid Whangārei store to close this monthTrade Aid Whangārei has been around for 37 years. Volunteers reminisce ahead of closure.21 Jul 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRescue teams save four getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocksEmergency services have successfully rescued a small group at Cape Reinga.21 Jul 12:35 AM
Northern Advocate'Take shelter': New wild weather warning for Northland as Brynderwyns clean-up continuesSH1 is open at the Brynderwyns but more thunderstorms are on their way.20 Jul 11:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outageNational cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.20 Jul 03:26 AM
LiveNorthern AdvocateIT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delaysBanks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.20 Jul 01:31 AM
Northern Advocate'Find me guilty': Cannabis advocate gives jury an easy taskBrian Borland also told the judge 'it's jail or nothing' on growing and trading charges.20 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOtago orchardists crack the hazelnut market'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'19 Jul 10:57 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delaysBanks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.19 Jul 10:18 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny WIlkinson: Spotlight on Troy RobertsonOPINION: Troy is a person who radiates style and charisma.19 Jul 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMacular degeneration diagnosis and treatment helps man keep independencePeter Copeman, 93, has no doubt he would be blind if he did not have a simple eye test.19 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Despite the clamour of the internet and the universality of the cellphone, there remains a thirst for literatureOPINION: Last weekend Joe Bennett proposed The Best Bits of Shakespeare at an event.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bomb scare at court, thousands of native trees plantedThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAllegations of debt and financial mismanagement plague wellness festival leaderFranko Heke said he was 'deeply focused' on finding solutions to the issues.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMajor global IT network outage hits banking services, flights, television, supermarkets'Officials are working to ensure that impacts on lifelines services are minimised.'19 Jul 08:17 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo rescued, two others missing after getting in trouble on Cape Reinga rocksPolice are searching for two people who got into trouble on the rocks at Cape Reinga.19 Jul 07:29 AM
Northern AdvocateMaungaturoto Primary School burglary: Red Truck captured stealing sports container“I think it’s a real shame since it’s stealing off kids really.”19 Jul 04:11 AM
Northern AdvocateJail for two offenders who continue to flout court ordersThe men were hoping for one last chance to adjourn their sentencings but failed.19 Jul 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Custodians of Waipu' appeal to council to keep job that funds community workMaintenance duties helped trust pay for other initiatives but role now going to Citycare.19 Jul 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRussell folk plan rescue of historic Custom HouseThe group wants to preserve the building and turn it into a community hub.18 Jul 11:12 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother heavy rain watch in place as wet weekend expectedAnother watch is in place for Northland bringing with it warmer temperatures18 Jul 11:07 PM
Northern AdvocateProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
