Northern Advocate'One of the most frightening experiences': Far North dog attack sparks probeFar North District Council is now investigating the Houhora Beach attack.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: New Kaikohe supermarket opens with community focus and fresh new lookThe latest newsbites from around the region.02 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice investigate unexplained death in Whangārei suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.35am.02 Mar 08:15 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's lions saved after animal charity finds buyer for Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary It stepped in after news broke that big cats were due to be put down. 02 Mar 07:26 AM
Northern AdvocateMeth-fuelled 'fantastical story' collapses as man found guilty of ex's murderJustice David Johnstone said the graphic evidence made the trial ‘distressing’.02 Mar 04:59 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into crash where pedestrian died in KensingtonKamo Rd was closed for much of Thursday while emergency services attended the scene.02 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027Success at the NZ champs takes Tom Kellner to the world stage in Italy.01 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crashThe crash was reported to police about 6.50am. 01 Mar 07:57 PM
Northern Advocate‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless onThe law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMixed summer fortunes: Northland hospitality counts cost of wild weather'It’s not been the best summer ever ... but on the whole we can’t be unhappy.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrand old lady: Tiny Northland settlement to celebrate hall's centenary'It’s important that we keep her well looked after ... for many years to come'.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRāhui placed on Northland beach after fatal single-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, about 7.15am.28 Feb 04:42 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North to use $5m cash injection to shift gears on pending ratesMayor Moko Tepania also took the time to address the need for tougher dog control laws.28 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Asbestos scare locks us out of office and cancels surf eventThe lockout forced the cancellation of annual surf day.27 Feb 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Pope tells clergy to visit sick, shun AI-written sermons and homiliesOPINION: Pope Leo has urged clergy to visit the ailing instead of staying online.27 Feb 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questionedAnaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner. 27 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a long way to $7m’: Bid to save Old Packhouse Market sparks debateTrust has one year to raise the money and secure the market in community ownership.27 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal elections chief raises concerns at Whangārei council meeting amid public inquiry Dale Ofsoske says many electors left without voting packs in 2025 were Māori.27 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKāeo boil water notice still in place as long-term fix options due by MarchRegulator Taumata Arowai has ordered FNDC to secure a long-term fix by 2026.26 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
Northern AdvocateAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
Northern Advocate'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbingAnaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.26 Feb 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeacher had sexual relationship with student, other students blew the whistleApril Marie Nordstrom has had her teacher registration cancelled. 26 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBehind the lens: Inside Steve Hathaway’s ocean world at Seaweek MangawhaiThe event runs from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, March 10 at Mangawhai Golf Club.26 Feb 03:43 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
Northern AdvocateAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
Northern AdvocateSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
Northern AdvocateNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'90% of success is just about turning up': Northland College turns a cornerChronic absence fell by nearly 60% between Term 4 2023 and Term 4 2025.25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Sponsors of Kerikeri hanging baskets keep the town blooming each yearThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.25 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
