Northern AdvocateSpeeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in NorthlandRegional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champsThe team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.25 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa’s Wally Lipsham retires after 32 years with St John"I still get people coming up to me saying I saved them. But I was only doing my job."25 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTitewhai Harawira, a lifelong battler for Māori rights, dies aged 90Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.24 Jan 10:09 PM
Northern Advocate'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five starsWhangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigatedNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetingsMajority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.24 Jan 04:02 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest young pair after multiple overnight theftsThe night began with a reports of a car being stolen from a home in Kamo.23 Jan 11:18 PM
Northern AdvocateThree Kerikeri folk nights to bring great sounds to fansThe Summer Folk Series features performers from Ireland, Canada and Scotland.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on showNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRecord group of Dutch waka paddlers heading to WaitangiDutch paddlers have taken part in Waitangi Day waka pageant almost every year since 2011.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crownedThe Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAll the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in WhangāreiPlenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei23 Jan 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.22 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this weekNews snippets from Northland22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePolio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane RetiShane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIt's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani DanielsPipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateA $250 million dry dock in Northland would provide hundreds of new jobs - feasibility study underwayA dry dock could be the precursor to moving the Navy from Devonport to Northland.22 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePeople don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates riseNorthland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles21 Jan 06:24 PM
Northern AdvocateHas the plugged been pulled on a Kai Iwi lake? Dropping water levels explainedTaharoa Lake recorded its lowest water level on record in May last year.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Readers upbraid, chide and scold me for my DIY sinsJoe Bennett gets chastised for daring to throw out old screws, washers and other fixings.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Kiwi North through the eyes of a 10yo10-year-old Danica-Jade Williams says Kiwi North is more than just a kiwi house.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Health warning for Lake Ōmāpere; fatal crash in PaparoaThe latest news snippets from around the region.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAfter long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch diesHe campaigned tirelessly till the end.20 Jan 02:03 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei man was using faulty diving gear that led to his deathCoroner urges diving courses and equipment upkeep after Whangārei diver's death.20 Jan 01:03 AM
Northern AdvocateRussell or Kororāreka? People on the street offer mixed viewsWe gave people four options for the town's name. Here's what they said.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKensington women and Hikurangi men win the Northland Centre Inter Club Sevens bowls tournamentLatest news from the Northland bowls scene.19 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoastguard rescues woman from island after medical emergencyNo chopper available so rescue boat sent from Doves Bay instead.19 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead in Paparoa crash: State Highway 12 reopensTwo vehicles crashed on a section of State Highway 12 around 2pm today.19 Jan 02:53 AM
Northern AdvocateDoors to new Whangārei Civic Centre poised to openDespite numerous weather-related challenges, the construction has progressed.18 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Local leaders need to spur on Auckland mayor's rail recommendationsLocal leaders need to look to the next generation when considering the region's future.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFormer PM backs proposal to restore Russell’s original nameLord John Russell, its current namesake, was a British politician who never visited NZ.18 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour Northlanders among finalists for Halberg AwardsNorthland athletes are among the finalists at the 60th prestigious Halberg Awards.18 Jan 04:00 AM
