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
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
