Northern AdvocateMachete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapesPolice were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.10 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ballMrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateQuality school lunches: Bay of Islands College leads by exampleThe Bay of Islands College kitchen team's skills and creativity result in quality lunches.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far NorthImages from the scene show damage to four vehicles, including the police car.10 Mar 07:16 AM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: The region with a drinking problem twice as bad as the rest of NZThe Far North District is developing an LAP to curb harm.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Our district is one of New Zealand’s best kept secretsIt's time to start talking about how great Whangārei and Northland are.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei District Council to hold sudden closed-door fluoridation meetingThe council's closed meeting is set for 9.30am.09 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters battle Northland wildfire amid total fire banThe fire started near Kaikohe and spread over 10 hectares of scrub.07 Mar 08:15 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice investigating fatal crash at WaipapaOne person has been killed in a crash in the Far North. 07 Mar 07:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: Stoat trapping is crucial to saving NZ’s native birdsWithout stoat control, 94% of kiwi chicks don’t survive to adulthood.07 Mar 04:30 PM
Northern Advocate‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industriesThe International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai tornado’s $420k cost, recovery ongoing one month onMore than 90 houses were assessed; eight remain yellow-stickered.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFive helicopters, 50 firefighters battling to contain Far North blazeEarly indications suggest the large vegetation fire was caused by sparks from a grinder.07 Mar 02:56 AM
Northern AdvocateHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors lead the pack for popularityMoko Tepania was voted the country's most popular mayor.06 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Horrendous’ parvo outbreak: Northland vets warn of rising casesVets and SPCA urge vaccinations amid Northland's parvovirus outbreak.06 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge leading 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaFar North fisher leading race for $30k top prize in 90 Mile Beach Snapper comp06 Mar 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Violent and secretive’: Dog-fighting rings going undetected as fear rulesPeople fear their pet dogs are being taken and used for the blood sport.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFritter Fest celebrates a decade of smooth tunes and tasty eatsThe festival is celebrating a decade of showcasing the best of our culinary talent.06 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateChild dies after incident on driveway in Far North Police said the incident happened on a property in Kāeo.05 Mar 11:49 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionMike DinsdaleThousands can give blood again after rule change - Age editor gets back in the chairNZ Blood Service taking blood again from those who lived in UK previously banned05 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North – town square plans, impact fund and solar lightsNews snippets from the Far North.05 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Brain Aid at the Barn Far North fundraising concert for brain injuryTop line-up of Far North musicians at Brain Injury Association fundraiser05 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonOpinion: Plan to expand citizen arrest powers raises ‘interesting questions’ How do people who are untrained in reasonable force make judgments about that? 05 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police investigating damage at Kaikohe eatery, opera The latest news bites from around the region.04 Mar 04:55 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
Northern Advocate'Make a Marmite sandwich': Luxon's school lunch stance divides opinionLuxon's ‘Marmite sandwich’ comment sparked widespread criticism.04 Mar 03:25 AM
