Northern Advocate'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraudA young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.28 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker saysSome believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.06 Nov 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateNational hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far NorthAnti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.05 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favouriteA tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal05 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customersNorthpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.27 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back homeWhen it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons27 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ saysDargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.24 Oct 11:56 PM
Northern AdvocateKeeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email saysStaff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.24 Oct 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destructionNorthland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.22 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declinedDozens of Ruawai residents are rejoicing after a liquor licence application was declined.20 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwiThere's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.19 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolvedThe Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.15 Oct 10:42 PM
Northern Advocate'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental healthRoy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.13 Oct 03:49 PM
Northern AdvocateLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Great result': Four arrested after spate of offences in Kaipara and WhangāreiFour people have been arrested after a spate of offending across Kaipara and Whangārei.10 Oct 09:49 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this weekThere are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.10 Oct 07:13 PM
Northern Advocate'Utterly wrong': Health Minister quashes rumours Dargaville Hospital could be closed downMany cases are already taken to Whangārei due to the doctor shortage in Dargaville.07 Oct 11:50 PM
Northern AdvocateMisspelled road signs called out by residentsThe Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders05 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSome Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationistA Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDowned pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcementTranspower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville homicide: Man charged with murder after woman's body found in burnt-out vehicleJasmaine Reihana's body was found inside a burnt-out vehicle on September 9.27 Sep 06:35 AM
Northern AdvocateDowned pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leaderNorthland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green lightThe seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice release images, appeal for information about last man to see woman alivePolice are appealing for sightings of a man last seen with Joanna Sione-Lauaki.13 Sep 04:02 AM
Northern AdvocateBody in burnt-out car: Locals anxious after second homicide on Kaipara beachA local farmer believes he knows the victim, described as 'a real honey'.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomicide investigation launched after body found in burnt-out carThe body was found inside a burnt-out car on Ripiro Beach on Monday.09 Sep 10:18 PM
Northern AdvocateA mystery boat retrieved from sea and several crashes keep emergency units busyPolice incident callouts over the weekend included these more serious ones.08 Sep 02:21 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman found on beach: Jo Sione-Lauaki victim of foul play, police revealMother of eight's body was found on remote Northland coastline on August 2.05 Sep 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the regionOverall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.05 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthyAs long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.05 Sep 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocateProperty market springing back – but not in NorthlandExperts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate$150,000 raised to send Far North rugby team to play in ancestors' homeland of CroatiaFar North Croatian descendants flying out for rugby tour of forefathers' homeland.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal surf clubs win multiple accolades at Surf Life Saving awards'It feels great to know that the hard work we do as a team is being recognised.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
