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
Northern AdvocatePolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMore than 200 railway sleepers stolen in string of theftsLandscaping firm left with a $1000 insurance excess bill after 30 sleepers were stolen.02 Oct 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateRefusal to recognise Palestine sparks Whangārei protestAbout 50 protesters gathered outside MP Shane Reti's Whangārei office.02 Oct 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFormer Warehouse site set for demolition as social housing plans emergeHousing, retail or sports hub for Kaitāia site?01 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateArmed Offenders Squad and Eagle stood down from police operation seeking wanted personA motorist at the scene said police told them the operation was "gun-related".01 Oct 01:51 AM
Northern AdvocateSix measles cases confirmed in Northland as contacts isolateTwo new measles cases have been identified in the Bay of Islands.01 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen archer from Far North on the riseCorban Thorpe first tried archery aged 10 at a Bay of Islands club event.30 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's tiniest babies benefit from success of breast milk bankThe milk bank had to get a freezer after donations poured in for Northland babies.30 Sep 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead, one critical after late-night Far North crashEmergency services were called to the crash about 11.15pm in Ōhaeawai.30 Sep 06:29 PM
Northern AdvocateMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
Northern Advocate'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crashState Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.30 Sep 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek information from public as charges laid over Oakleigh SH1 crash A 35-year-old appeared in court for allegedly failing to stop and several other charges.30 Sep 12:49 AM
Northern AdvocateNext step: Russell considers World Heritage nomination processAbout 200 residents gathered to debate Russell's World Heritage ambitions.30 Sep 12:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Way too close': Families fear quarry plan will bring dust and noise to doorstepSome homes sit just 20m from the proposed quarry boundary.29 Sep 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCloser to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in WhangāreiThe lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Could Mrs P be the Briscoes Lady’s heir apparent?Her plan includes touring stores in a caravan painted in Briscoes colours.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders rush to get measles shots after Bay of Islands case confirmedOnly about 60% of Northlanders are vaccinated, well below the 95% target.29 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHato Hone St John EMT on what it's like to save a life - and why you should learn howHato Hone St John has launched Shocktober in a bid to encourage life-saving education.28 Sep 10:45 PM
Northern Advocate'The worst is behind us': Agents see Northland property confidence returningNorthland property sale prices were down 3.2% in August but agents say it's the bottom.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeeds of change: How a setback grew into a thriving Northland food storyShe will host a farm-to-table event during the month-long Savour Northland.27 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomeless dilemma: Council weighs support or trespass at old Warehouse siteAround 15 whānau sleep in cars at the site each night, some with lean-tos.27 Sep 07:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettBeer, boards and a net: What a day whitebaiting really looks likeFour of the five native whitebait species are now classed as endangered.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Clocks go forward this weekend as daylight saving time beginsThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocatePower restored to settlement after pole falls into creek Northpower say the incident was caused by wet conditions over the past few months.25 Sep 10:38 PM
Northern AdvocateSlug gun holes found in window of home after suspected arson Police say the holes were not there when the fire happened on Wednesday morning. 25 Sep 10:33 PM
Northern Advocate'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for communityLawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePM opens multimillion-dollar Kaipara water reservoirThe project is expected to create 440 new jobs across Northland.25 Sep 06:03 AM
Northern Advocate'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign adKelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.24 Sep 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Tsunami siren test to take place The latest news bites from around the region.24 Sep 05:55 PM
Northern Advocate'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six monthsThe crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.24 Sep 05:00 PM
