Northern Advocate'Scary': Hospital operating shifts without doctors faces strike actionDargaville Hospital nurses stopped work for an hour to protest against a lack of doctors.29 Aug 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateArrest made after spate of aggravated robberies and burglariesA 16-year-old teenager was charged after eight Northland businesses were targeted.27 Aug 04:11 AM
Northern AdvocateCould Northland's escapee Water Dragon still be out there somewhere?Two pet Water Dragons that escaped a Pataua South owner in 2022 were never recovered.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in NapierIt's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.22 Aug 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents fear more alcohol-related harm if liquor licence approvedThe applicant says he would not harm the community and only wishes to be part of it.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strikeThe one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.20 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFree workshops for Northland weed bustersFree workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
Northern Advocate'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
Northern AdvocateIntoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid convictionGuilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.12 Aug 06:25 PM
Northern AdvocatePet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMystery of mum found dead on beach still unexplainedPolice still hope someone will shed light on what happened before Dargaville woman found.12 Aug 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateCamellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in WhangāreiWhangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.11 Aug 07:48 PM
Northern AdvocateCan you still bag a bargain at op shops?Shoppers have noticed a marked increase in prices at their favourite opportunity stores.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts'Everyone including my wife and me is terrified.'09 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice working hard to uncover details behind death of Jo Sione-LauakiAn investigation into the unexplained death of the Dargaville woman is continuing.08 Aug 04:40 AM
Northern Advocate‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."07 Aug 05:55 AM
Northern Advocate'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangiPolice believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.06 Aug 07:33 AM
Northern Advocate'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul playPolice have asked for sightings of a Mitsubishi Outlander near Omamari Beach.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigationA black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.04 Aug 07:48 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily still in dark over mum's mystery deathGrieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.04 Aug 05:17 AM
Northern Advocate‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message03 Aug 09:01 AM
Northern Advocate‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes holdPatients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLong waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZNorthland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei school ex-chair remembered as 'the kindest man on earth'"...We as a community wish to send our deepest love and support to his whanau..."01 Aug 12:04 AM
Northern Advocate'Greatly disappointing': War memorial vandalism angers community"Those who did this should be ashamed of themselves."30 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMinister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortagesTwo small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.30 Jul 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGrowing mistrust in law enforcement amidst long police wait times in NorthlandPublic losing confidence in police after long wait times spanning more than an hour.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North doctor shortage now ‘acute’, clinical manager warnsStaff frequently receive messages asking them to cover shifts at rural hospitals.28 Jul 11:35 PM
Northern AdvocateDoctor shortage increases waits for cancer treatmentDoctor vacancies and a reduction in planned care over summer are chief culprits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders take to latest housing trend - the catioA catio is a dedicated safe space for your cat.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders flock to be part of record-high bird countAnnual count of the nation's garden birds has ended with record-high participation.25 Jul 09:04 PM
Northern Advocate'We feel so helpless': Attempted robbery leaves owners shakenThe dairy owner was assaulted before the offenders fled.25 Jul 08:26 PM
