Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Rock musician's cyclone fundraiser; excavator operator competitionThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA family's pain: Their father passed then the cyclone cameThe cyclone further fuelled a whānau's grief as they mourned the loss of 'chief'.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The rubber band will only stretch so far': Burnt out teachers set to strikePat Newman says teachers and principals need proactive action by the Ministry of Education13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLarge parts of Far North still without census papers a week after Census 2023 datePeople in Doubtless Bay, Kaitāia, Ahipara say they’re still in the dark about Census 2023.13 Mar 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major eventCompetitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.13 Mar 04:19 AM
Northern Advocate'We're still in shock': Retired couple's life-changing Lotto winThe woman was on the edge of her seat as each number began to line up on their ticket.13 Mar 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily escapes as fire destroys home in ŌtāngareiCause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.12 Mar 10:41 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen flying high after winning multiple titles at Model Flying NZ NationalsHis love affair with model planes started when he was young.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHabitat for Humanity opens community housing project in 'our flashest town'The need for housing has soared due to factors like skyrocketing property prices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThird time's the charm: Masters cross country champ claims another victoryWorld cross-country title for Whangārei runner as he prepares to race in Poland.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThird time lucky: Record crowd as Waterfront Festival returns to MangōnuiMore than 7000 people packed the Doubtless Bay town to celebrate event’s 10th anniversary.11 Mar 11:54 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of horses and humans take part in epic Trek for Life eventA trek organised by a Far North charitable trust is fundraising for first responders.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is my family now': Community hub helps addicts reclaim livesClients share harrowing tales of how they ended up on drugs — and their hopes for future.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Has our push to be smokefree made every smoker a 'social leper'?Joe Bennett says smokers used to be widely accepted but are now social outcasts.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSolar farm being built in Northland to supply retirement villages NZ-wideThe $35m facility will be exclusively used to power retirement villages across NZ.10 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh school students hospitalised after eating raw chickenPrincipal sends urgent letter to parents, alerting them to situation.10 Mar 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.10 Mar 03:16 AM
Northern AdvocateBattle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremonyFormative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.09 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateTruck and trailer units restricted: Vital Brynderwyn detour to reopenTrucks and trailers are not able to travel via the Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipū detours.09 Mar 10:05 PM
Northern AdvocateLost tramper found cold but well after night-time search in rugged Waimā ForestSearchers found the woman in the Mountain Rd area of Whirinaki at 12.20am on Thursday.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei HeadsBream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police still investigating Ruawai fatal crashThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLong-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last timeŌpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekendOne Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay of Islands news with Sandy MyhreThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.09 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily lawyer in hospital after courthouse assaultPolice, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.09 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStaff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the airStaff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.08 Mar 11:54 PM
Northern AdvocateTrapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractorThe man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.08 Mar 08:05 PM
Northern AdvocateThe New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbourThe shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.08 Mar 05:22 PM
Northern Advocate‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversaryThree stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCouncil rules out stepping in to save iconic lion parkWhangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage08 Mar 04:00 PM
