Northern Advocate'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this yearFive of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.02 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoy racers busted during weekend stingPolice say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.02 May 12:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vinyl record fair repeats, 4WD crashes through bridge barrierThe latest news bites from around the region.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's baconFor the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crashGrieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directionsThe weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.01 May 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.01 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limboDargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLions club fundraisers benefit Northland charitiesAlzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePaying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policyNational's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warningNews snippets from Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClassic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto eventBig crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
Northern AdvocateHeavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurantRoof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.30 Apr 03:21 AM
Northern AdvocateMedals galore for Whangārei karate boys in SydneyThree Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.30 Apr 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: A history lesson delving into Riponui Pah School's pastThe school's history dates back to 1898, when it was first built near Hūkerenui.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Is gardening the secret to a healthy life?It fills our hearts and minds with peace and our tummies with healthy nutrients.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: An ode to Alfie, the pooch teaching valuable life lessonsJonny Wilkinson has learned from his sweet pet that happiness can't exist without sadness.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challengesWe were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFive wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP accessRoad closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.28 Apr 05:53 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewardedTwo men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.28 Apr 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong windsSomething for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches27 Apr 10:24 PM
Northern AdvocateControversy over rescue helicopter home base aired at first meetingResidents are disappointed the suburb will continue to play host to the chopper base.27 Apr 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhy are Whangārei petrol prices higher than rest of the country?Motorists and mayor angry at Whangārei's high petrol prices.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northand: SH1 to fully reopen over Brynderwyns, Clendons honoured and young farmer compNews snippets from Northland27 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A chance to celebrate something everyone loves’: Craft beer festival coming to KerikeriInaugural Brew of Islands to be held at Kerikeri’s Turner Centre from July 21 - 22.27 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad over the Brynderwyns to finally reopen both directions from MondaySH1 over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei will reopen in both directions from Monday.27 Apr 04:35 AM
Northern AdvocatePenalties, Pints and Pirouettes sells out on return to WaipūRugby, beer and ballet play returns to Waipū - 20 years after it was first performed.27 Apr 12:14 AM
Northern Advocate'Super Kura' on journey to offer accessible education in KaikoheTwo Kaikohe parents are wanting to create the best for their child and others like him.26 Apr 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North’s only indoor pool closes after part of roof falls off, hits staff memberSwimmers look forward to re-opening after training in chilly outdoor pools.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Cruz’n the Bayz back this weekendThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Apr 05:00 PM
