Northern Advocate'Everyone’s pulling together': Community revives beloved Kerikeri street partyThe Old Packhouse Market will host the revived Kerikeri Street Party.12 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of dog attacks recorded in Far North over three yearsCouncil data shows up to 500 dog attacks reported in the Far North since 2023.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Waipu Highland Games returns; Brynderwyns closed for resurfacingThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Nov 03:50 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Kaitāia, a life shaped by small-town lessons and simple valuesOPINION: Lessons from a Northland childhood still guide today.12 Nov 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate'All voices being heard': New Far North Deputy Mayor outlines prioritiesChicky Rudkin has been sworn in and pledged a strong community voice.12 Nov 01:41 AM
Northern Advocate'It will be a wet afternoon': Rain and wind warnings for NorthlandA heavy rain watch has been issued from 10am until 10pm for the region.11 Nov 09:54 PM
Northern AdvocateCut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homesUp to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.11 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGenerations unite to remember sacrifice at Kerikeri Armistice Day serviceStudents from Springbank School led the Kerikeri Armistice Day service.11 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTurning the corner: Inside Northland College’s bid to rebuild student successCommissioner Dr Shane Edwards says staff remain committed to lifting results.10 Nov 05:40 PM
Northern Advocate‘They’re quite concerned’: Measles drive sees more whānau get vaccinatedTe Hiku Hauora’s Moko Van is taking vaccinations to remote Far North towns.10 Nov 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaikohe's Christmas Parade returns; Brynderwyn closures this weekThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate‘EcoJunk is solving a problem’: Northland couple launch junk removal ventureHeath Nixon launched EcoJunk in Kerikeri to help locals reclaim their space.08 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘More shopping savvy’: Northlanders rethink how they feed their familiesFamilies are driving six hours to Auckland to buy cheaper butter in bulk.07 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Investing in our water safety will save livesOPINION: If drowning prevention is no longer ACC’s responsibility, then whose is it?07 Nov 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Looking back at the school song that shaped a generation’s lessons on lifeOPINION: Half a century later, the motto ‘without work, nothing’ still rings partly true.07 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Far North Roading wins top honour at Northland business awardsA 55% surge in entries made this year’s judging among the toughest yet.07 Nov 10:15 AM
Northern Advocate'Plunged into the dark ages': Far North fury over repeat power cutsMore than 23,000 homes and businesses lost power for six hours on Thursday.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘We stand on the shoulders of those before us’: Whangārei’s new Mayor sworn inFourteen councillors were sworn in before about 150 people at Forum North.07 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice, WorkSafe investigating after 76-year-old man dies in Far North quad bike accidentWorkSafe and police are investigating the fatal quad bike accident in Broadwood.07 Nov 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Northlanders will remember the fallen on Armistice DayThis year marks 107 years since guns fell silent on the Western Front.07 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 07:25 PM
Northern Advocate'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowThe electricity network in parts of the Far North 'remains vulnerable', Top Energy says.06 Nov 04:23 PM
Northern AdvocateWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Major issue’: Charity urges food security solution after foodbank closureThe Kerikeri foodbank's shuttering has left local whānau struggling for kai.05 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Tui Leisure Marching Team put best foot forwardLeisure marching is on the rise in Northland, with 2029 national champs in the region.04 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomes project to help ease Kaitāia housing strain for over-50sBuilding progressing on 28 new Far North homes for those aged 50-plus.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Totally third-world': Kāeo residents furious over prolonged water outageWater supply operator Bryce Aldridge says a technical fault caused the water outage.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Why I’m angry about what happened to my grandsonA couple walked past twice without helping the bleeding two-year-old boy.03 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMost Kaipara special votes disallowed in knife-edge mayoral raceJudge Kevin Kelly ruled Snow Tane’s recount bid failed to show irregularities.03 Nov 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei students uncover possible war medals of hero airmanStudents found the medals in a dusty fish bin during a school holiday clean-up.01 Nov 11:00 PM
