OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Navigating accessibility challenges on family trip to FijiTravels always have their hiccups and curve balls.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from homeAs the blaze took hold, residents fled with nothing but the clothes on their backs.28 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWaipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonightThe Waipoua River fire in Northland is fully contained at 91ha.28 Feb 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch under way for whale freed from Far North oyster linesA whale freed itself from lines at a Far North oyster farm yesterday.27 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser to get $20,000 for vital Hokianga Hospital rescue helicopter padHokianga health service $20k short for crucial rescue helicopter landing pad upgrade26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia road to airport closed 10 weeks for bridge updgrade - detour in placeBridge leading to Kaitāia Airport getting $1.3m upgrade, but road closed for 10 weeks.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate150 years of schooling at Kaitāia Primary, but teaching goes back 190 yearsKaitāia Primary's sesquicentennial marks 150 years of the school26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: AI-powered possum traps aid Predator Free Whangārei effortThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Emotionally draining’: The burial mishap that left a family heartbrokenThe family faced turmoil when told the plot was single, not double.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLarge fire continues to rage near Waipoua SettlementNo homes have been damaged so far and no-one has been injured.26 Feb 03:37 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice search for driver after house falls off truck in Far North crashPolice are searching for the truck driver after a house fell during transport.26 Feb 04:29 AM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters brace for week-long battle as Waipoua River fire ragesAppeals for food, toiletries and clothing have been made for evacuees.26 Feb 02:35 AM
Northern AdvocateNgāpuhi bids to own Northport and associated company as part of consortiumMove from Ngāpuhi and others to take total control of region's port.26 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew Whangārei Hospital transit lounge replaces facility ‘not fit for purpose’Aim of the new $3.75m transit lounge is to free up bed space while comforting patients.25 Feb 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ town has been under a boil water notice for nearly a decade, authorities now stepping inTaumata Arowai is working with Wai Care to ensure safe drinking water soon.25 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Rebuild of SH1 at Awanui begins, expect six weeks of night disruptionsThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Things can turn quickly’: Northland blaze expected to be out by this afternoonThe cause of the 2ha fire is still under investigation.25 Feb 03:29 AM
Northern AdvocateWinch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits BayIt was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.25 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree-year-old dies following driveway accident in NorthlandPolice say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.24 Feb 11:21 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in WhangāreiPolice seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.24 Feb 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
Northern Advocate$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiascoMrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protectionsLocal councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.23 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei districtOPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
