Northern Advocate'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Surreal' success: Mangawhai masterpiece wins five top build awardsJudges praised the Smith Construction build's elegant design and outdoor living features.15 Aug 10:53 PM
Northern Advocate'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 'Over the moon' - NZ's top young butcher celebrates big win15 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateSurf club in rapidly growing coastal community appeals for slip-repair rescue15 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babies14 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students home14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMotorbike rider airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash 13 Aug 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roads11 Aug 05:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s big battlegrounds: 17 fight for three council spotsThey are among 165 nominations for 62 political positions.08 Aug 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two Northland players win $12,672 in Lotto Second Division drawThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Aug 04:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek sightings of gold Toyota after aggravated robberyPolice say three males stormed an address on Pouto Rd and assaulted a man on July 18. 03 Aug 11:21 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
Northern Advocate$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice continue appeal a year after Northland mum’s murderJo Lauaki’s body was found between Omamari and Aranga beaches on August 2 last year.02 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMāori role in new Northland water services company sparks concernsThe FNDC voted 9:2 to join Northland's water services restructure.31 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Māori ward councillor: District should get its sayAbout 40% of the west Kaipara ward's population is Māori.30 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Real risk he could have been killed': Forestry worker lost fingers in workplace accidentKohurau Contracting has been ordered to pay $150,000 after being sentenced this week.29 Jul 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman describes moment a slip came down in front of her car on BrynderwynsSome roads are closed, most power has been restored as heavy rain and winds lash North.29 Jul 04:14 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital loses last fulltime doctor in rural staffing crisisDargaville Hospital lost its last fulltime doctor, worsening the staffing crisis.29 Jul 03:02 AM
Northern AdvocateDance and travel shape a 70-year love story for Northland coupleJanice and Robert Clarke celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on July 23.27 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFacing challenges: Kauri Museum seeks sponsors to secure futureSponsorship tiers range from $500 to $10,000, offering various benefits.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer mayor joins panel on Māori wards ahead of key local electionsSheryl Mai will speak at a 'Why Māori wards?' panel in Whangārei on July 30.24 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWindswept chaos: 102km/h gusts leave Northland without powerDargaville's fire brigade handled multiple callouts, including a lifting roof in Ruawai.18 Jul 03:29 AM
Northern AdvocateFreemasons help Northland Special Olympics athletes get to ChristchurchThe nationals will be a life-changing event for athletes with intellectual disabilities.18 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek three men after man reportedly assaulted, ute stolen in DargavillePolice are searching for three men after a ute theft in Kaipara.17 Jul 11:17 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 64 sika deer culled in Russell Forest deer eradication projectThe latest news bites from around the region. 15 Jul 03:00 PM
Northern Advocate Kaipara mayoral hopefuls on rates, museums and what they would do differentlyKaipara's rates hike is 8.3%, with a targeted rate of $14 per property for three museums.14 Jul 12:00 AM
