Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Wi-fi rollout for Hokianga residents; Police search for memorial plaque; Peanut recallThe latest news bites from around the region.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThey carry their own tapu: Māori carver reaches out to thieves for return of stolen chiselsFar North carver Renata Tane is gutted after the theft of dozens of his chisels.07 May 02:31 AM
Northern AdvocateCarver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri backA Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.07 May 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocatePay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctorsGPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.06 May 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateEmerging business Moka Fibre aims to tackle ugly truth about lash glueThe glue is made from flax and wool extracts and does not damage natural eyelashes.06 May 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A better empowered disabled sector strengthens community resilience'An empowered disabled community strengthens emergency response06 May 08:12 PM
Northern AdvocateIt's very distressing: Auckland company offers reward for return of portable cabinA 6x3m cabin was stolen from a Marsden Point Rd property in Ruakākā on Tuesday.06 May 07:39 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police scale back search for missing fisherman; Fatal Tikipunga fire investigation continuesThe latest news bites from around the region.06 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing awardNews snippets from the Far North06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMark Chamberlain's mystery novel ‘The Death of Father Ryan’ set in KaitāiaKaitāia is the scene for author Mark Chamberlain's whodunnit ‘The Death of Father Ryan'.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show northPowerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateReal estate or prostate - the two topics for men of a certain ageOPINION: One man had never been to an auction. He got paler as the event went on.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats recordThe mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.06 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBetter health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health servicesKerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.06 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
Northern AdvocateSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
Northern AdvocateBumper kūmara crop relief for Kaipara growersAbout 95 per cent of New Zealand’s kūmara is grown in the Kaipara region.05 May 08:34 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for awardThe latest news bites from around the region.05 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Definitely tough out there': Cost of living '100 per cent' impacting Northland businessesNorthland companies call in administrators as the cost of living crisis drags on.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by familyThe body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.05 May 03:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babiesThe human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's new top cop takes the reinsWhile the new boss comes from Auckland, his Northland ties aren't too distant.04 May 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Possums are eating my applesOPINION: It’s years since I ate a home-grown apple, because of the possums.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Body of fishermen found; fatal crash in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSystems not people cop blame for severe weather responsesNorthland’s community preparedness has been highlighted in an inquiry report.03 May 06:42 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charityKristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.02 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCar crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnightEmergency services responded around 12.45am.02 May 08:23 PM
Northern AdvocateBarrier Air spreads wings to Bay of Islands to shake-up national carrierThe competition comes as domestic airfares found to be the least competitive market in NZ.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Stroppy Tarts put art on display; review into disability support systemThe latest news bites from around the region.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson saysThe men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.02 May 05:51 AM
Northern AdvocateTeens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."02 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victimEmergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.01 May 11:06 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei HeadsTwo fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.01 May 08:40 PM