Northern AdvocateYouths who threatened shop staff following aggravated robbery in Northland, arrestedSpeedy Police response locks in four arrests.20 May 12:26 AM
Northern AdvocatePrincipals happy lunch in schools continuing, but some questions remainThe programme will continue for the next two years on a tighter budget.20 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew future beckons for idyllic Aroha IslandNgā Kaitiaki o Motu Aroha Charitable Trust has been established to help the island thrive.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRuawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFinal farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' GoingOne of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCause of Whangārei house fire being investigatedFire badly damages Hikurangi, Whangārei home.19 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateArt on tour as Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally hits the road70-plus on Northland Vintage Car Club’s annual motorcycle rally19 May 01:44 AM
Northern AdvocateJoe Bennett: I unscrew the cap and immediately I am back in a dressing shed before a rugby matchOpinion: Excuse me while I reminisce.17 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Hospital baby unit moving and changing name; Choral music festivalThe latest news bites from around the region.17 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Save my dad': Daughter's mission to raise $130k for incurable blood cancer“Please help save my dad,” appeals the youngest daughter Tayla Bennett.17 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Your mind and your weightCreating a healthy weight-loss mindset is key.17 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateECE centre closing after 50 years show more funding needed, teachers sayStaff have said Government funding doesn't cut it when centres have qualified staff.17 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen taken into custody after numerous car break-ins reported in Northland"Our message ... is simple. You will be held to account.”17 May 03:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSlips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closedNgāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Free Youth Week bus rides, Debut Latin American FestivalThe latest news bites from around the region.16 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishingFisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.16 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Barrier Air’s new service open for bookings, road closure in OtaikaThe latest news bites from around the region.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Building consent success, LTP submissions and writing grantsNews snippets from the Far North.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Inspiring rangatahi to be safer drivers is a good ideaOPINION: The driver licence space in Northland has now got some real community ownership.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Iwitahi civic centre has been honoured for a “strong tikanga Māori narrative”Whangārei’s civic centre and other architectural marvels win at awards15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpening date set for Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Hub and new town squareThe hub is expected to be a tremendous asset for the community.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA supportive school and real-world experience key to thriving, new teacher saysAn ERO report on Monday revealed half of new teachers feel unprepared for the classroom.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian dies in Russell after being struck by vehicleA pedestrian died after being struck on Russell Whakapara Rd.15 May 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Sick to our stomachs' Dive companies shocked by alleged illegal fishing in Poor Knights Islands marine reserveThe Poor Knights Marine Reserve is a sanctuary for marine life.15 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigatorLocals are used to the derelict home being set alight.15 May 04:53 AM
Northern AdvocateNew kina regulations likely after Far North meetingFar North meeting shows depth of concern over kina barrens, says Fisheries Minister.15 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCelebrating 135 years of education at WaimamakuFar North town of Waimamaku celebrates its schooling.15 May 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate60 vintage motorcycles participating in this year's rallyNo two rallies are ever the same.15 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDoctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plantHealth concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.14 May 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closureCalls for compensation as frustration grows.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Artists invited for Matariki exhibitionThe latest news bites from around the region.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCameron Leslie heading swim team to Paris'It’s my fourth Paralympics, but my first in eight years, so it’s very exciting.'13 May 09:52 PM
Northern Advocate'We are home’ Mum says moving into new community housing life-changing for whānau.Housing is one of the biggest factors that determined people’s health.13 May 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: An appreciation of the much-anticipated sleep inKevin had planned for a sleep-in but progress got in the way.13 May 05:00 PM