Northern Advocate'Excited to see': Uber Eats expansion sparks buzz in KaitāiaLocal businesses see it as a chance to reach more customers and increase sales.13 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMotorbike rider airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash Police said the crash happened around 10.12am.13 Aug 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland runner to represent NZ at 24-hour world champs in FranceHelen Waterworth only added track to her distance-running involvement in February.12 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Entirely unfair': Retailers react to looming surcharge banSurcharges on in-store card payments will be banned from next May.12 Aug 06:06 PM
Northern Advocate'Shocked and saddened': School staffer robbed by armed teens in broad daylightPolice said the public should remain vigilant and report suspicious behaviour in the area.12 Aug 03:11 AM
Northern AdvocateBody of missing kayaker found in Northland searchThe man's overturned kayak was discovered near Marsden Point Rd.12 Aug 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKaeo water fight: Resident receives bogus legal threat over commentsA fake lawyer has tried to silence a Kaeo resident with a cease-and-desist letter.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The unexpected adventure of the Husband SeatOPINION: A man noticed someone trying car doors while sitting outside a shop.11 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei bus hub reopens after upgradesThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateHunger through a child’s eyes: School's art project sparks powerful conversationsTikipunga Primary School students designed 'hunger monsters' to express their experiences.10 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVolunteer firefighter's leukaemia battle sparks community supportEvan Vince, 74, has volunteered his spare time to the fire service for the past 10 years.08 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s big battlegrounds: 17 fight for three council spotsThey are among 165 nominations for 62 political positions.08 Aug 06:07 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible events make all the differenceOPINION: The mid-winter dinner was held at Flames Hotel in Whangārei.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: The quest for the perfect homemade loafThe smell of baking bread dates back to hunter-gatherer times.08 Aug 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Road cone woes: Call for risk-based traffic management on local roadsThe code is horribly prescriptive, leaving no room for professional judgment. 06 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
Northern AdvocateThinking big: Plans to boost Northland with a special economic zoneTax incentives and self-consenting could fire-up Northland, Shane Jones says.05 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The great tsunami alert and my heroic journey to the beachMy phone blared a tsunami warning while my wife was at the beach.04 Aug 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two Northland players win $12,672 in Lotto Second Division drawThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Aug 04:28 PM
Northern AdvocateEngineer honoured for leadership in empowering women in constructionArden Hermans founded Girls in Infrastructure to share how "cool" the industry is.04 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek sightings of gold Toyota after aggravated robberyPolice say three males stormed an address on Pouto Rd and assaulted a man on July 18. 03 Aug 11:21 PM
Northern Advocate'Game-changer' road machine: Thousands of potholes fixed in NorthlandThe Multipatcher repairs potholes quickly, often taking as little as a minute.03 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Holy cow!': Northland man finds $200k Lotto ticketA Northland man found an unclaimed $200,000 Lotto ticket in his glovebox.02 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice continue appeal a year after Northland mum’s murderJo Lauaki’s body was found between Omamari and Aranga beaches on August 2 last year.02 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateQuick-thinking camera operators stop Kaitāia burglary attemptPolice said camera operators spotted two people hanging around an alley on Thursday night.01 Aug 04:15 AM
Northern AdvocateMāori role in new Northland water services company sparks concernsThe FNDC voted 9:2 to join Northland's water services restructure.31 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Utterly frightening': Northland woman stung 50 times by waspsThe woman warns others to be wary after she was attacked while walking on Ruakākā Beach.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTsunami advisory lifted, but strong and unusual currents still expectedAt 8.10am today Civil Defence said the advisory for NZ's coast had been lifted.31 Jul 03:54 AM
Northern AdvocateNurses strike as staffing shortages strain public health system'Inject us with safe staffing' was the message of one nurse at Whangārei Hospital.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
