Northern AdvocateIs the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in NorthlandPranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangonui officer receives award for saving dying manMangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland triples champions crownedStrong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.17 Dec 03:59 PM
Northern Advocate'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunchedVisitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire chief issues stern warning after Far North rubbish fire takes hold of parched farmlandAn out-of-control rubbish fire swept across a field on parched farmland in the Far North.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangamuka Gorge reopens tomorrow - five months after monster stormState Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge finally reopens16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJust add water: Crop demo sites set up in KaiparaWater demo sites aim to show possibilities for future high-value crops.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow you can prevent avoidable deaths on Northland roadsNorthland drivers seriously hurt in avoidable road crashes16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown police busts uncover large quantities of drugsLarge quantities of drugs found in raids in Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Queenstown16 Dec 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe Far North bus goes round and round ...A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.16 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSerious crash closes State Highway 1Serious crash closes highway south of Whangārei15 Dec 09:29 PM
Northern AdvocateMoving a 16-tonne kauri staircase in NorthlandNorthland 16-tonne kauri staircase an unusual item for movers.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTrip down memory lane for Sir Michael HillMichael Hill takes a trip down memory lane visiting his old local haunts.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMorningside School's beloved Mrs Thomas retires after 30 yearsBriar Thomas has worked there since 1990 and people she knew as pupils are now parents.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman recognised for quick thinking that saved kidnapped boyMarie Ireland's quick thinking saved an Australian boy who had been kidnapped.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBunny found at airport could belong to Northland childEfforts under way to reunite lost bunny and child who could be in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland swimmer stars in ocean raceCompeting against almost 500 other swimmers, Finer finished 45th.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'He would've died that day': Woman recalls partner's near-death experienceA Whangārei man pulled lifeless from Ocean Beach's surf has encouraged better beach safety15 Dec 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBilly the notorious cat burglar bustedItems returned to owners after cat thief busted.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOnerahi students clean up Hatea LoopOnerahi Primary students taking part in sea cleaning programme.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNavy boost: Fisheries poachers in Northland waters bewareNavy and fisheries officers team to combat offending on Northland waters.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateParched Northland has restricted fire season imposedNorthland has restricted fire season imposed as region dries out14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandMan who sparked armed police manhunt appears in court; and Kaitaia to get new roundabout.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Dramatic water rescue, man fighting for his lifeEmergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.14 Dec 05:15 AM
Northern AdvocateMan accused of shooting at police named, pleads not guiltyMan who allegedly shot at Northland police remanded in custody.13 Dec 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateRestricted fire season imposed across NorthlandFrom today anybody wanting to light a fire outside in Northland may need a permit13 Dec 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateViolence at sea - anglers threaten commercial fishing boatNorthland commercial fishermen threatened with violence from recreational anglers.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThey're back! Return of the giant wētā after 180 yearsWētāpunga, which weigh as much as a small bird, were last seen in Northland in the 1880s.13 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateShopping local helps boost business this ChristmasReporter Jenny Ling has tips for shopping local while making a difference this Christmas.11 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWord wizardry spells success: Kerikeri 7-year-old tops NZBeau Mounter has notched the nation's highest score in an annual Year 3 spelling contest.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Hidden Homeless: Donations pour in to help Northland's hidden homelessDonations of furniture have poured in due to the Advocate's Our Hidden Homeless campaign.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.10 Dec 04:00 PM