Northern AdvocateOpponents of Northland Rescue Helicopter base shift saying moving to airport would breach noise limitsOpponents say moving Northland Rescue Helicopter base to airport would breach noise levels03 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandCatch up on what's happening around the region.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFaulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girlWhangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businessesNorthland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNational legislation to limit vape retail on the cards after push by Dargaville communityDargaville residents petitioned the council to limit the town's number of vape retailers.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndustrial action causes postponement of elective surgeriesAnaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.27 Jul 11:41 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supplyNews snippets from across the region.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStudents return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Covid outbreak closes hospital wards, Ōtaua house fire, car spiked in KawakawaThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOvernight drenching adds to huge July rainfallMore wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.20 Jul 12:12 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital closes general ward amid Covid-19 outbreakThe outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.19 Jul 03:31 AM
Northern AdvocateAfghan families learn how to swimAfghan families settled in Whananaki find their first swim lessons fun and exciting.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore heavy rain expected this week after downpourThe heavy rain for the week is not over, MetService is warning.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMy car can't take it any longer: Motorists bemoan the state of Northland roadsGaping holes in our state highways and local roads have sparked a new social media group.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSave Our Sands protest: 'When every grain of the sand is gone, it will never be replaced'Around 300 people protest against renewal of sand mining resource consent in Mangawhai.10 Jul 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHorses' happy place: Northland couple provide haven for neglected equinesRetired horses have the run of Tracy Croucher's Northland horse sanctuary08 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'My 4yo understands Dad's not coming back': Brian Harding to be farewelledThe crash victim will be farewelled by family and friends in Dargaville this weekend.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operationSeven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree arrests as drugs, ammunition seizedOperation Cobalt has begun in Northland as police search Dargaville properties.06 Jul 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakersA man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
Northern AdvocateMotorcyclist died after driver failed to see himPolice release name of the motorcyclist who died on Matapouri Rd over the weekend.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFather and daughter honoured at Surf Life Saving awardsNicky Howes is the youngest person in the region to receive a life membership.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'People are appreciative and down to earth': rural GP on why Northland is an exciting work placeMoerewa doctor says the current health staff shortage is the worst in 50 years.03 Jul 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland property prices fall for first time in nearly three yearsNorthland house prices are predicted to continue dipping, a property expert says.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone housesKāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUS President Joe Biden gets Whangārei woodturner's kauri bowl as gift from Jacinda ArdernUS President gets kauri bowl by Whangārei woodturner as gift from Jacinda Ardern01 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandSir Hek movie screening; and Ken Rintoul officially made MNZM.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAfter 21 years Northland District Health Board is no longerThe Northern Advocate looks back at Northland District Health Board's notable moments.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIt's here: Twindemic of flu and Covid, patients in tents and corridorsA double drub of flu and Covid has patients waiting in the cold at Whangārei Hospital ED.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen big drawcard as Far North Rally returnsKiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.30 Jun 05:00 PM
