Northern Advocate‘Every blister will be worth it’: Retiring Sallies major’s 3000km foodbank trekGavin Baxter hopes to raise $30,000 to support struggling foodbanks nationwide.31 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s population to quadruple with summer tourist influxVisitors spend about $1.2 billion a year in Te Tai Tokerau’s tourism industry.31 Dec 05:33 PM
Northern Advocate'Big black smoke bomb': Power cut hits Russell businesses at peak seasonFire crews from Russell, Kawakawa, Paihia and Rawhiti battled the blaze.31 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North traffic stop uncovers firearm, meth and stolen carPolice stopped the stolen car after clocking it speeding on SH11 in Kawakawa.31 Dec 12:53 AM
Northern AdvocateDotterel death on Northland's Matapouri beach likely caused by dog – DoCPaw prints indicate a dog behind death of a nesting Northland dotterel30 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlan for the gaps: Patchy New Year’s weather for Northland holidaymakersWhangārei has already had about 30mm of rain, with winds near 80km/h.29 Dec 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia Airport upgrade step closer as $7m of work on offerUpgrade of Kaitāia Airport closer after work contracts out for tender.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Semi-retirement hasn't quite gone to planThe couple also farewelled George the Dog after 12 and a half devoted years.29 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North towns offer the real small-town escape city holidaymakers are craving'Big cities are rushed and anonymous, small towns are more personable.'29 Dec 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate'The pace of life is different': Why migrants choose Whangārei summersAbout 800 new migrants from over 45 countries settled in Whangārei this year.28 Dec 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocateThe council proposing a 0% rates increase for 2026/27Northland last held rates at zero in 2014, also under the regional council.28 Dec 04:05 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Water restrictions begin today The latest news bites from around the region.28 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMarlin flashpoint: MP takes on coalition partner over bycatch sale planGrant McCallum thinks Shane Jones can be convinced to back marlin sport fishing.28 Dec 08:38 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei a magnet for globe-trotting families raising kids at seaSeven boats from the US, Canada, Norway and the UK have cruised together for years.27 Dec 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: 'Tis the season for a jolly good clichéOPINION: Clichés always manage to slip in under the radar. 26 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateBusy Christmas period for Northland emergency services with crashes, large fireHoliday crashes, a quad bike rollover and a fire have tested Northland emergency crews.25 Dec 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to find treasures that truly feel like bargains this Boxing DayHelen Smith opened Ms. Smith Style Hunter in Parua Bay in March.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara's newest official citizens welcomed The latest news bites from around the region.25 Dec 03:35 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, carsMore than 1300 thefts were reported in Whangārei over last summer.25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas ghosts: The rare native mistletoes most Northlanders will never seeNorthland has very few records of native red and white mistletoes growing in the wild.24 Dec 09:09 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Another lithium-ion battery fire in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Dec 04:03 PM
Northern AdvocatePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Holiday rubbish changes: When your collection day shifts over ChristmasThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Dec 03:55 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Council weighs rates relief for householdsOpinion: Residents can give feedback on the draft budget changes in March 2026.21 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'It makes them feel they’re not alone': Northland man’s frontline missionKerikeri volunteer Jack Topzand has spent five months in war-torn Ukraine.20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Coastguard Mangawhai completes first rescue The latest news bites from around the region.19 Dec 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: When helpful cars make us more helplessOPINION: I suspect more of us men are unmanly than is commonly supposed.19 Dec 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil calls on Govt to ensure sand mining opponents heardWhangārei Mayor Ken Couper has urged Chris Bishop and Shane Jones to hear the group.18 Dec 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
