Northern AdvocateTepania extends strong lead in Far North mayoral raceMoko Tepania leads by 4318 votes, with the final results due on Friday.13 Oct 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateSeven injured after crash north of WhangareiFive people were taken to Whangārei Hospital after the two-car crash.12 Oct 05:46 PM
Northern Advocate Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms prioritiesMoko Tepania won with 10502 votes, over 3600 ahead of rival Ann Court.12 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei waits: Mayoral rivals' lead switch in election-race nail-biterKen Couper and Vince Cocurullo have swapped places in the tight mayoral contest.12 Oct 03:46 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North Māori ward prevails after thumbs up from 11,000 peopleVoting was very close in binding polls across Northland.12 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHonouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestoneFamily travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.10 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It’s definitely gone pretty quiet': Builders feel pinch as work dries upNorthland recorded just 727 new home consents, down 21% in a year.10 Oct 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLast chance for Northland voters as local election deadline nearsVoting in Northland’s local elections closes at noon on Saturday.10 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen accused of vehicle theft caught after 3-hour police huntOfficers with dogs eventually caught the 15-year-old after a short chase on foot. 10 Oct 03:07 AM
Northern Advocate‘So relieved’: Family thankful after missing Whangārei dad makes contactFamily issued a desperate plea this morning after Jared Carter couldn't be located.10 Oct 12:56 AM
Northern Advocate'Ko wai hoki rātou?': Ngātiwai rangatira speaks out after ejection from foreshore and seabed debateThe bill would tighten rules for Māori seeking customary marine title.10 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree Whangārei employers face fines over migrant visa breachesOne individual was issued a Deportation Liability Notice for breaching visa conditions.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara's local election voter turnout highest in six yearsKaipara’s voter turnout is 38.9% and leads the region before election day.09 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
Northern Advocate‘Complete rubbish’: Councillors hit back at election interference claimsPolice found no evidence of wrongdoing after reviewing the Far North complaint.08 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - Dam piping, Brain Injury farewell and election resultsNews snippets from the Far North08 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice hunt for balaclava-clad person seen before Whangārei house fireThe person was seen on Raumanga Valley Rd in the early hours of the day before.08 Oct 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateDemocracy Northland defends Kaipara newsletter after smear claimsThe four-page newsletter was delivered to 13,000 Kaipara homes last month.08 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s been pretty crazy’: Teen band’s whirlwind year of gigs and gloryThe Kerikeri High School band formed only last summer before hitting big stages.07 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Half-century for kindy; Police investigate firearm incident after Te Kamo fightThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Oct 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateConcern and optimism clash as NorthTec weighs tough road to surviveQuestion marks remain as to what the future of NorthTec will look like. 07 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands residents' group challenges Govt decision to fast-track Waipiro marinaLocals fear the Waipiro Bay marina could limit access to kai moana areas.06 Oct 11:16 PM
Northern AdvocateFire crews stretched thin as Northland volunteer shortage worsensKaikohe station has 18 members but needs at least 28 to stay fully crewed.06 Oct 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFrom village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submissionHearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGo bananas!: Small-scale growers urged to tap tropical demandTallyman Bananas in Whangārei says people should look into growing the in-demand crops.04 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara topping leaderboard in Northland's local election turnout Councils are using memes to spark competition and lift voter numbers.03 Oct 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Let’s take a stand against sitting downOPINION: Whangārei’s free 5km Parkrun, on Saturdays at 8am, is one local exercise option.03 Oct 03:55 PM
OpinionJoe Bennett: Why are we so lazy when it comes to smoke alarm checks?OPINION: Fire and Emergency says working alarms double survival chances in a blaze.03 Oct 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Young disabled people don't belong in rest homesMore than 800 New Zealanders under 65 are living in rest homes.03 Oct 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘Get immunised before school’: Health warning as measles spreads in NorthlandOnly 63% of Northlanders aged under 26 are fully vaccinated against measles.03 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
