Northern AdvocateBig Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteersVolunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week24 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTop Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competitionJayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.23 Jun 11:00 PM
OpinionMayor Vince Cocurullo: Strengthening our community through resilienceOPINION: Your best source of information ... will always be Northland Civil Defence.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSocial media driving fights and bullying, principals sayAccording to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai schoolTheir presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.23 Jun 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: From one side of the world to the otherOPINION: After just 13 hours the detritus we had generated was impressive.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFive councillors irate over not being allowed to debate on Gaza conflictCouncillors are upset the mayor won't allow a debate on Palestine-Israel issues.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTiaho Trust offering social change and leadership workshops to potential disabled leadersOpinion: The Tiaho Trust has been working to take on the Enabling Good Lives approach.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructureThursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateReal soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this MatarikiMatariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 NorthlandersSimeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.21 Jun 02:02 AM
Northern AdvocateFull investigation launched after major power outage in NorthlandParts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Civil Defence is working with power companies to ensure limited supply is distributed to essential servicesCivil Defence powers up in face of Te Tai Tokerau electricity failure20 Jun 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'20 Jun 05:38 AM
Northern AdvocateMayoral leader Vince Cocurullo has called for power to be restored immediatelyWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurrullo called for power to be returned by this evening.20 Jun 03:05 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for NorthlandSome risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'19 Jun 10:17 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland to experience Laughs on Tour; police looking for furniture store vandalsThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure insteadFly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of BrynderwynsNorthlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent finalNews snippets from the Far North.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSchool helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lakeArbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOrange heavy rain warning for North as well as possible thunderstorms, hailAn orange heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch are in place for 24 hours.19 Jun 01:05 AM
Northern AdvocateA big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delaysThe Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.19 Jun 12:38 AM
Northern AdvocateSH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concernsFar North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.18 Jun 11:10 PM
Northern AdvocateKeen to do good in my community: Hokianga resident explains why he became a St John volunteerFormer Defence Force worker relishes his new role.18 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council’s request to delay putting fluoride in water deniedThe council must now meet a deadline that is less than two weeks away.18 Jun 10:35 PM
Northern AdvocateConcerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to NorthlandRoad safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.18 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet againThe Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.18 Jun 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateBillionaire buys Northland lodge that charges visitors $15,000 a nightThe developer pounced after the asking price dropped.18 Jun 01:58 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Warm donation for cancer patients, business event to inspire Northland womenThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Jun 01:52 AM
Northern AdvocateOccupied Northland school pulled from sale after vendor diesHapū members have occupied the former Tōwai School site since the end of March.17 Jun 11:40 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer WeekFar North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEvery dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work DayThe Far North town is already leading the pack.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Finally, the time has come to ride off into the sunsetOPINION: Sometimes boyish good looks and natural charm are not enough.17 Jun 05:00 PM
