Northern AdvocateKerikeri's Christmas tree gets dealt to by GrinchesWhen it proved too hard to steal the lights, they set about destroying them instead.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas break cancelled for Kaimaumau firefightersThe job of fully extinguishing the 2000ha wetland blaze is expected to take weeks.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaipū fatal: Police plea for festive seasonThirty-one people have died on Northland's roads this year - two more than in all of 2020.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Jacinda, I called 111 for our safety': Cafe owner's plea after death threatsAn unvaccinated customer turned away from a Kawakawa cafe launched a campaign of abuse.23 Dec 04:28 AM
Northern AdvocateDetours in place as emergency services respond to serious crash in WaipūA person has died in a head-on collision along State Highway 1 in Waipū.23 Dec 12:43 AM
Northern AdvocateUte stolen from Ruatangata West farm triggers police manhuntA horde of police vehicles have been spotted searching the Pipiwai area earlier today.23 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLittle gardeners from Waitangi grow region's biggest sunflowerWaitangi Kindergarten grew a 132cm tall sunflower.22 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAt rock bottom: Far North tourism firms' future grim as travellers avoid regionFar North businesses are considering hibernation as bookings plummet this holiday season.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Safety concerns close boardwalk, rubbish barge back for boatiesA round-up of news snippets, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and area22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTrye triumphs again in second world-record bidTrye climbed the equivalent of the world's tallest building in full firefighting gear.22 Dec 02:43 AM
Northern AdvocateSelf-service kiosks for Far North libraries; 105ha solar farm for RuakākāNews snippets from across the region.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWarning rent rises in North could push families into povertyMixture of policy and market considerations pushing rents up in Northland.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStevedoring company wrong to deny union rep accessISO ordered to pay $15,000 in penalty for denying visit by union rep at Northport.21 Dec 12:04 AM
Northern AdvocateMore Northlanders eligible for booster shot from early JanuaryVaccination clinics will be closed on statutory holidays over the upcoming break.20 Dec 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate$12m truck dealership to drive jobsNew Zealand's largest Isuzu dealership will build $12m dealership in Whangārei20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Body of missing man found, MPI spends $700K on peanutsNews snippets from across the region.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateParents of Maunu pre-schoolers angry at proposed liquor shop next doorWDC to schedule a hearing in the New Year to hear objections on proposed liquor shop.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas weather forecast promises 'classic, summery day'Northlanders can expect temperatures in the mid-20s for the Christmas holidays.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTongan church feeds community with veggie gardenA Tongan church is feeding its community with a new veggie garden in Whangārei.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu returns to the gymBusy 2022 ahead for Northland boxing champion Mea Motu19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Search on for cricket talent, win with summer photo competitionCatch up on what's happening around the region.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore than 24 hours to bring vegetation fire under controlWarning to check for dangers before lighting fires in Northland.19 Dec 12:43 AM
Northern AdvocateTravelling carollers bring Christmas to the people'Carol convoy' part of Our Kerikeri's alternative Christmas replacing cancelled parade.18 Dec 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePsychedelic VR cosmos to lure visitors to revamped Whangārei Art MuseumThe art gallery was revamped for $70k with improved plan layout and access for public.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Win with summer photo competition,Send in your best summer snaps and be in with a chance to win one of three hampers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei stroke survivors left high and dry as hydrotherapy physio urgently replacedA stroke survivor was furious the important hydrotherapy sessions were suddenly canned.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSales of adult fun toys nearly doubled in KaikoheKaikohe saw the largest percentage increase in sex-toy sales nationally with 46 per cent.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies after Far North boaties discover them unconscious in waterPolice say they are still looking into the circumstances of the person's death.17 Dec 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateBlack Power and Head Hunters arrested as police crack down on gang tensionsPolice are still investigating two shootings that unfolded in Raumanga last week.17 Dec 12:30 AM
Northern Advocate'A family has now lost a loved one just before Christmas': Motorcyclist dies in fatal crash in DargavillePolice are asking motorists to take extreme care on the region's roads these holidays.16 Dec 09:56 PM
Northern Advocate'Much loved' missing Kaitaia man found passed away by police in riverMissing Kaitaia man Loren Ross-Taylor was found passed away by police divers on Friday.16 Dec 09:32 PM
Northern AdvocateHow the Grinch didn't steal ChristmasSanta parade and street party cancelled but there's no stopping Christmas in Kerikeri.16 Dec 09:22 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice to review Northland checkpoints after busy weekend aheadPolice have not yet made a decision about the future of the current Northland checkpoints.16 Dec 08:22 PM
Northern AdvocateLatest news from Northland's bowls sceneCentre Championship Triples winners revealed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
