Northern AdvocateYoung injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of ConservationThe department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.21 Dec 04:57 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murderWoman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court21 Dec 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGlinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks banThe four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEmily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of lightOpinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ’s biggest solar farm due to power up Kaitaia next yearLodestone's Far North solar farm will have 20ha of panels spread across 100ha of farmland.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWe just need the road open: $100m for Mangamuka Gorge repairsResidents have cautiously welcomed more funding for Mangamukas.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Absolute heroes’ drag trio from fiery crash, Corvette destroyedPolice, firefighters plead with drivers to slow down as Northland toll hits 35.20 Dec 04:16 AM
Northern AdvocateWaka Kotahi announces another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka Gorge repairsWaka Kotahi has secured another $86m for SH1 Mangamuka gorge but will it be enough?19 Dec 11:31 PM
Northern Advocate‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battleSkipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.19 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMana enhancing approach to emergency housing praised by Human Rights CommissionChief commissioner Paul Hunt called He Korowai Trust's approach "mana enhancing".19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden PtRuakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother thing to worry about: Far North farmers maize crops riddled with fall armywormA nasty plant pest from across the ditch is “annihilating” Far North farmers’ maize crops.19 Dec 02:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHorizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels WhangāreiA sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.19 Dec 05:29 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stressPeople who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racersBoy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateExiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programmeSchool “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.18 Dec 02:02 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event a success despite rainRain didn't deter hundreds from Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event.17 Dec 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaintJayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It might just pan out all right’: Risk of a wet Christmas recedesRisk of heavy rain on Christmas Day drops to just 10%; odds of mostly dry day now 50%.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'What a story': Waipū writer outshines national competition to win story awardJudges say Eddie Williams' story 'Lost on the River' was a "clear winner".16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCourt ruling paves way for new no-take areas, commercial fishing banLandmark court decision effectively creates a new marine reserve in Northland.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily remembers ‘lovely Libby’ as teenage killer released from jailTheo Kriel, 14, was one of Northland’s youngest murderers when he killed Libby in 2008.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePrimary care headache: Around 11,000 Northlanders without a GPEnrolling with a GP continues to be an uphill battle for many Northlanders.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two Northlanders $30k richer after latest Lotto drawThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrian Hughes, the fabric of Fonterra in Northland, retiresBrian Hughes and wife Shirley plan to tour their way around the country in a motorhome.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville's Little-John Makoare still missing, police sayLittle-John Makoare was last seen in the Dargaville area on October 27.12 Dec 11:10 PM
Northern AdvocateRāwene Hospital still doctorless overnight as staffing issues continueDoctors are still only onsite from 8am to 5pm daily.12 Dec 09:33 PM
Northern AdvocateSir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka CentreHek's dream comes to life in the Far North.12 Dec 09:22 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reservedNews snippets from Northland.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRising food prices put squeeze on struggling NorthlandersReport shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWinners and losers in Far North plan to charge district-wide sewage ratesSome households could save thousands of dollars a year; others could pay hundreds more.12 Dec 04:00 PM
