Northern AdvocateMicroscopic jellyfish bring unwelcome sting for Bream Bay swimmers The tiny hydromedusae are invisible to swimmers but carry up to 100 tentacles.14 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAnimal advocacy group questions council’s ‘new’ dog desexing deal with SPCAFree council-SPCA vouchers cover dog desexing and microchipping at two vets.14 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri heatwave sparks anger as Fairy Pools swimming access cut offKerikeri’s Fairy Pools Lane has now been closed to swimmers indefinitely.14 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Every person has had a gutsful': Northland woman takes roaming dog fight to MPsTracy Clarke wants tougher dog laws, including mandatory desexing and fencing.13 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Twelfth Night: What it means and when to take decorations downWhangārei's Christmas season featured packed choral concerts and community carols.13 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāUp to 1000 people gathered before dawn for the final day of events.13 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCousins named as men who died at Northland beachThey were pulled from the surf between Mahuta Gap and Glinks Gully.12 Jan 11:48 PM
Northern AdvocateFootpaths vanish under weeds, forcing walkers on to state highway Locals claim they have logged years of complaints with Far North District Council.12 Jan 05:49 PM
Northern Advocate'It's expensive': Northland woman starts fund for end-of-life dogsFrancine Shields has raised more than $2200 to cover vet bills for hospice dogs.12 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Every break-in or theft causes harm': Witness helps police after robberyPolice say detailed eyewitness information led to a rapid arrest in Ōkaihau.12 Jan 12:50 AM
Northern AdvocateHidden ancestor: Remarkable 19th century love across cultures retoldThe novel traces Tiraha and William Cook from 1820s Bay of Islands to Stewart Island.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The prawn thing - a rich, garlicky dish for pure pleasureOPINION: It's a small thing, but it's my own and I offer it as a new year gift.09 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to sizzle as weekend highs hit 31C in hottest days of summer so farMetService says Northland is under a hot, settled ridge of high pressure.08 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal butcher to boss: Northlander takes over Kaikohe supermarket he started inThe Kaikohe supermarket will close on February 15 and reopen on February 24.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRunaway 800kg bull at rodeo sparks fresh calls for sport to be bannedSafe says five animals died from severe injuries in last season's rodeos.07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Lower road toll linked to safer vehicles, policing and road designLast year's national road toll fell to 272 deaths, a record low per capita.07 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCourage in action: Boys awarded for calm response to playground emergencyThe nine-year-olds raised the alarm after spotting a younger boy in distress.06 Jan 04:58 AM
Northern AdvocateThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Smells like a swamp': Residents still shun Paihia tap water for bottledA new plant with carbon dosing is only expected to be designed by 2026.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P Opinion: No. 1 Son’s wedding in the Bay of Plenty is set for late February.05 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Northern Advocate$1.9m boost puts new Ruakākā surf club a step closer to realityConstruction could start in August and is expected to take about 18 months.05 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateBed desperation: Accommodation squeeze costs city major hockey eventThe 10-day Vantage Black Sticks Tri-Series was set to bring $5.1m in economic benefit.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: North kindies lead the way with sunflower project The latest news bites from around the region.04 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy big-name shows keep bypassing Northland’s stagesNorthland missing out on major national tours reignites calls for a larger theatre.02 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionPatricia Fenton: After the war: A generation’s reality Her war bride mother-in-law swapped London life for a Bay of Plenty cowshed.02 Jan 03:55 PM
OpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple old watch making me face time, age and what comes nextOPINION: The writer has worn the same simple watch he bought in Christchurch since 1988.02 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateRemote, resilient, remarkable: What keeps Far North's Te Hāpua goingFamilies drive 90 minutes one-way to Kaitāia for major grocery shopping trips.02 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePaid firefighters strike again in Whangārei over pay and safety concernsEight of Whangārei’s 41 career firefighters have been on strike from noon to 1pm today.02 Jan 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
