Northern AdvocateKaitāia Airport upgrade step closer as $7m of work on offerUpgrade of Kaitāia Airport closer after work contracts out for tender.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMarlin flashpoint: MP takes on coalition partner over bycatch sale planGrant McCallum thinks Shane Jones can be convinced to back marlin sport fishing.28 Dec 08:38 AM
Northern AdvocateRare Hector’s or Māui dolphin spotted in Northland prompts questionsOnly an estimated 54 adult Māui dolphins remain in New Zealand waters.26 Dec 01:47 AM
Northern AdvocateClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocatePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorking dog Milo’s legacy lives on through her workHer nose helped protect species from the Chathams to the Subantarctic Islands.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
Northern AdvocateMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHistoric Battle of Te Ruapekapeka to be commemorated 180 years laterThree days of events to mark anniversary of Northern War battle.15 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Far North schools leading the way to phones freeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.10 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North couple win $1m Lotto prize after 40-year waitA Northland couple are the 47th Lotto millionaires of 2025 after their First Division win.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North restaurant to reopen after owner wins appeal to regain liquor licenceThe Mangonui restaurant was closed for 13 months due to the loss of its liquor licence.10 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCreative challenges power Project Island Song fundraiser in the Bay of IslandsThe 12ks of Christmas challenge includes a litter clean-up and midnight runs.10 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North rāhui on pāua to protect seafood source at AhiparaAhipara locals impose rāhui on pāua after stocks plundered.09 Dec 09:28 PM
Northern Advocate'Devastating': Free Northland kids’ music charity closes as funding dries upSistema Whangārei will no longer provide free music lessons to children. 08 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate2300 Far North dog owners haven’t paid dog registration fees - council bites back High number of unpaid dog registrations sparks crackdown.07 Dec 09:36 PM
Northern Advocate$19k for Northland charity ReSport Charitable Trust from golf tournamentNorthland's ReSport Charitable Trust gets some much-needed funds from a golf contest.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFun family tradition: Pick-your-own Christmas trees selling fast at Crane RdThe Bird family now have more than 1000 Christmas trees growing on Crane Rd.05 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTop Energy says Far North network now 'back to normal'The Kaikohe substation switchboard has been replaced and is fully operating.04 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Restoration work begins on oldest NZ buildingThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.03 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhen reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff came to Northland – promoter pays tributeA tribute to 'gentle, funny, humble' reggae legend Jimmy Cliff from a Northland promoter.01 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRare turtle found on Northland beach dies with plastic in gutThe tiny loggerhead was found on Tokerau Beach on November 9. 30 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhere to find Christmas magic across Northland this yearThe festive season is upon us as Christmas events kick off in Northland this weekend.28 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Northland creatives are turning Black Friday into something uniquely KiwiHelena Bay Gallery showcases works from more than 150 New Zealand artists.27 Nov 05:14 PM
Northern AdvocateBay News: Russell Tall Ships Regatta marks 50 yearsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.26 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNew group of police officers get Whangārei Paralympic legend Cam Leslie as their patronNorthland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie wonderful example as Wing Patron. 26 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Christmas tree farm ready for influx of excited festive familiesNorthland's Puketona Christmas Tree Farm growing plenty of Yuletide joy.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTradie turns work carpark into community vegetable gardenRick Harper’s Kerikeri carpark now holds dozens of thriving planter boxes.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDozens go bald to help Northland kids this ChristmasAbout 40 people shaved their heads in Kerikeri, raising more than $32,000.24 Nov 02:03 AM
