Northern AdvocateFar North mayoral candidates on what they think main issues are facing districtCandidates' views on what they consider important issues.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDefence force dispose of explosive device at quarry siteA special defence force unit travelled from Auckland to detonate the device.16 Sep 12:40 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Charles and the police dog met the QueenPolice dog handler Charles Payne accidentally met the Queen on Robert Island in 1983.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser; trio arrested after alleged fightThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlackadder comes to Northland with shows in Kerikeri, Whangārei and KaitaiaA show based on a hit TV series will visit Whangārei, Kaitaia and Kerikeri next month.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Third-world disease' in Northland to be tackled with new national registerNorthland recorded 12 new cases of rheumatic fever last year.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTomahawk embedded in car windscreen after alleged fightThree people were arrested in an alleged fight that unfolded on the outskirts of Whangārei15 Sep 01:39 AM
Northern AdvocateClassical dances and food on a banana leaf delight Onam attendeesAnother successful Onam festival attended by 450 people concludes in Whangārei.15 Sep 12:05 AM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: The need for roadside election signs vs safetyJohn Williamson weighs the payoff of election signs against their hassles.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlander excited to play for the Black Ferns at homeNorthlanders Krystal Murray and Portia Woodman selected for the Black Ferns RWC team.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA grand gesture: Pioneering initiative to grow Te Reo Māori sign languageEddie Hokianga is putting his hands to work changing the lives of deaf Māori in Northland.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSome of NZ's top young basketballers at Whangārei tournamentNorthland Under-13 basketballers took on some of the country's best on home courts.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Local body elections events - your questions wantedThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Extremely frustrating': Reopening of Ōpua-Paihia track delayed by treated timber shortagePopular coastal walkway closed last year after bridge, boardwalk found to be rotten.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIncrease in the number of Northlanders over 65 with mortgagesPositive Ageing Advisory Group advocating for shared equity housing with council.14 Sep 05:39 AM
Northern AdvocateDecision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trialYouths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial14 Sep 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHuge turnout at candidate meeting stuns organisers, would-be mayorsA long-time councillor said it was the biggest candidate meeting she'd seen in 24 years.14 Sep 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders share memories and aroha with royal familyCondolence books available at libraries and council offices until Memorial Day on Sept 26.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: Stepping in early to steer kids away from crimeSchools say attendance is rising and police say youth offending is reducing: Henderson.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDie-hard rugby fan in Northland can't wait for the games to beginA flurry of activities planned in across Northland in the lead up to RWC2021.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRerengātahi website launched to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businessesNew website to help Northland Māori, community groups and small businesses post-Covid.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCost of camping at Kaipara's Taharoa Domain to increaseA new fee system is being introduced to replace off-peak and peak visitor time fees.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTuvaluan Northlander learned Te Reo to better gel with Māori communityLearn te reo to stop the language from dying, pleads Northlander.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Police still investigating Brynderwyn deathThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOrchard Business & Event Hub to celebrate sixth birthdayThis week's birthday event celebrates six years of change, business growth and networking.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland photographer snapped Queen for NZ Post's 1977 anniversary stampsNorthland man recalls photographing Queen for Silver Jubilee stamps.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVoting starts soon in Northland local body elections with two voting systems being usedTwo voting systems being used in Northland local body elections12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Pair injured in Whangārei crash, Meet the Candidates in KerikeriThe latest news bites from around the Northland region.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: The three times my 'full-blown royalist' self met the QueenA royal poster given to a young Kevin Page led him down a path of 'full-blown royalist'.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Te reo table' lets learners practice Māori in cafe setting'No one's going to call you out for being wrong. It's just about giving it a crack.'12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat would you do with $4m of council cash? Meeting comes up with raft of ideasDemise of seawalls means council share of funds available for other projects.12 Sep 04:35 AM
Northern AdvocateActions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into cultureMāori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.11 Sep 05:00 PM
RoyalsQueen Elizabeth death: 'She was a wonderful, strong role model... for women'Northlanders pay their respects to an extraordinary Queen, including a Ngāpuhi matriarch.11 Sep 05:00 PM
