Northern AdvocateKaipara Harbour’s newest wharf expected to boost tourismNew $2.9 million facility at Pouto has officially been opened.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew-look Whale Tail Park to open on FridayStudents at the local school picked the playground design - and requested some changes.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Temporary accommodation help extended, best beach in the worldThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMusic to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boostNorthland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.11 Jun 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateUnborn baby killed, others critically injured in crash with stolen vehiclePolice are investigating a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Okaihau on Monday evening.11 Jun 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateYear 7 and 8 students exposed to objectionable image on pest monitoring camera, source unknownAn investigation into the incident has left the school and NRC with little clarity10 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia to host final of Far North's Got TalentFuture stars to shine at Far North's Got Talent final10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWanted: New upholsterer to cover MenzShed KaitāiaVacancy for skilled upholsterer — and others — at MenzShed Kaitāia.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Heart support for newborns, new council contractorNews snippets from the Far North.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoctor hopes to use her fellowship to address disparities faced by Māori and Pasifika womenA Whangārei surgeon is looking to close the breast cancer gap with a financial boost.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: It was just a simple job - collect a trailer and tow itOpinion: 'My task was to deliver all their stuff to their new digs.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'These kids are falling through the gaps' - Learning support in schools not enough, educators worryThe current model is negligent principals say, but Erica Stanford says change is coming.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland train line is now expected to reopen to freight trains in late JulyNorthland train line was expected to reopen to freight trains in late July.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman dies from stage four cancer after DHB's systemic failuresThe post-menopausal woman had been bleeding on and off for five years.10 Jun 02:05 AM
Northern AdvocateStealing from kids - Far North pupils lose money raised for camp in burglaryOruaiti School 'gutted' after funds for end of year camp stolen on Monday morning10 Jun 01:22 AM
Northern Advocate'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as fire business liquidatedOne customer paid $7500 for a fireplace in October but was kept waiting for installation.10 Jun 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateYoung 'cash poor' farmers in 'mental stress' - Fed Farmers'Our returns are down, our costs are up, and there’s very little spare cash.'09 Jun 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Record kiwifruit harvest for NZ, One person killed in jet ski accidentThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor Vince Cocurullo: The difference between central and local governmentOPINION: Our community spirit in Northland is strong.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProtecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far NorthA controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.09 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOne person dies after coming off jet ski on remote stretch of Northland's west coastEmergency services were unable to revive the person after they came off a jet ski.09 Jun 02:12 AM
Northern Advocate'It was like herding cats': Dad accused of abuse describes challenges of raising five boysThe father allegedly threatened to execute his sons after the Aramoana massacre.09 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateUnlicensed, speeding and high: Young driver kills two, gets home detentionVictim's family question sentence imposed by court.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I’m not totally a head-banger': Taking on Smokefreerockquest soloEthan Worthington was part of last year's winning band Ready, Set!07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: The Budget could have been much worseOPINION: I know there are people who are very unhappy.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRongoā on the rise - Northland practitioner on resurgence of customary healingA rongoā Māori practitioner from Northland speaks about the traditional method's upsurge.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's autumn weather — wetter, drier, sunnier or warmer than normalWhangārei recorded its second-highest total of May sunshine hours.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: There are those who enjoy shopping and those who do notOPINION: Shopping is not for everyone07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Planned bridge closure, Covid on rise in NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePensioner living in car waiting for state houseIncreasing numbers of Northlanders sleeping rough in tents and cars07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%“Residents told us ... the increase for our first year was far too high,” says mayor.07 Jun 04:00 AM
