Northern AdvocateWhangārei students uncover possible war medals of hero airmanStudents found the medals in a dusty fish bin during a school holiday clean-up.01 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Far North mayor won't seek re-election in 2028 Women now hold 73% of seats on the Far North District Council.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Retro cookbooks and the bizarre recipes that time forgot31 Oct 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carpark31 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businesses31 Oct 03:57 AM
Northern Advocate'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to grow31 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel 30 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānau30 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei plumber earns national recognitionThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Oct 03:50 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Is the Govt’s boy racer crackdown a sledgehammer to crack a walnut?The Bill would let courts destroy cars after a first street racing conviction.29 Oct 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateShed containing trucks and cars involved in large blazeThe 20x20 metre shed was packed with trucks and cars.28 Oct 07:41 PM
Northern AdvocateHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It could happen to anybody' - Unattended cooking likely cause of sushi bar fire All staff and customers escaped safely before the flames took hold.28 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentorStudents led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.27 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - bridge restrictions, fire warning and boat bottom checksNews snippets from the Far North.27 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Far North elects record-breaking 'mana wāhine' council Mayor Moko Tepania says he’s proud to lead what he calls a ‘mana wāhine’ council.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Extremely grateful': Runner who went into cardiac arrest fronts chopper appealEddie Hayes collapsed on Whangārei’s Hatea Loop during a morning run in 2023.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriagePeggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.24 Oct 11:44 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
Northern Advocate'Support for all dementia patients': Alzheimers Northland adopts new nameThe new name, Dementia Tai Tokerau, will take effect on January 1, 2026.24 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeekend vibes: Food, festivals and family fun from Whangārei to the Far NorthFrom Whangārei to Paihia, Northland’s long weekend is packed with events.23 Oct 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate'World-class' beaches to attract thousands as surf lifesaving season beginsSix Northland beaches will be patrolled from this weekend until Easter next year.23 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCocurullo rules out recount after Whangārei mayoral lossVince Cocurullo lost to Ken Couper by a 433-vote margin in Whangārei.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
