Northern AdvocateGenerations return to Ōkaihau for 150th schools celebration and street partyŌkaihau’s first school opened in 1873 with just 21 children in a log hut.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Really sweet': New partnership to grow berry production from minnow to majorNgāpuhi and T&G Fresh have joined to grow strawberries and blueberries in the Far North.22 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland sisters turn love of dahlias into award-winning businessThe sisters sell canvases, prints and mugs at markets in Kerikeri and Pakaraka.21 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re not waiting': Ngāti Hine Health Trust invests in proven parenting helpNgāti Hine Health Trust and Triple P will deliver culturally adapted parenting courses.20 Sep 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFighting for his name: Kaikohe leader distances himself from convicted abuserMatenga Te Kaha Ashby, 24, is an advocate against sexual violence, unlike his namesake.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The ways AI is already reshaping our daily livesSome children apparently spend hours a day with a chatbot character.19 Sep 04:55 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Government disability funding backflip leaves families strugglingOPINION: Families in Te Tai Tokerau face limited services to use their current funding.19 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Every vote counts': Teenagers want their say in local elections Almost 2000 Northlanders have turned 18 since the last local elections.18 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Significant risk to our communities': Police hunt stolen firearms after Kāeo burglaryThe guns and two vehicles were taken from a rural Kāeo property between September 4-14.18 Sep 02:06 AM
Northern AdvocateBoard dissolved at Northland College as commissioner takes overDr Shane Edwards will lead the school after the board’s dissolution.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Traffic penalties fail to match risk on Kiwi roadsOPINION: Traffic fines have not been updated since 1999 despite incomes rising 158%.17 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocatePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Making strides - Northland teen's dog walking venture takes offKymani Exshaw started The Dogfather service in Kerikeri for local dogs.16 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: My Life is Murder scene filmed in KaiparaThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateDay of Weavers in Whangārei showcases influence of master weaverThe open day on September 18 honours the work of weaver and educator Toi Te Rito Maihi.15 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDental crisis drives Northland patients into EDs with severe infectionsThe Dental for All roadshow is pushing for free care nationwide.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Blown off course - gusts turned small moments into costly mishapsA sudden gust left Mrs P face down after being knocked off balance.15 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Teen missing for 6 days; Whangārei Lotto ticket-holder scoops $20,835The latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateŌkaihau residents asked for feedback on new speed hump proposalPublic feedback will close on October 12 after consultation.15 Sep 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOrange envelopes arrive: How and when Northlanders can cast their voteVoting papers are being delivered to 135,000 enrolled Northlanders this week.12 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progressNorthland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything". 12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Political violence': Candidate's roadside sign blasted with shotgunOther candidates standing for elections in Northland report death threats and damage.12 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLong wait ends: Council confirms Warehouse site will be torn downDemolition will cost under $200,000, far less than repairs estimated at $1m.12 Sep 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's biggest mobile voting ballot box journey kicks offFar North District Council will take ballot boxes to more than 80 locations.11 Sep 07:33 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Mayoral candidate sorry for error in official election statementThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern Advocate'First redress': Crown move signals shift in Ngāpuhi settlement talksKororipo Pā in Kerikeri is to be returned to Ngāpuhi in time for Waitangi Day 2026.11 Sep 01:37 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom vision to legacy: How one woman built a cornerstone for Whangārei artistsGlenda Ferguson turned the former Fish Museum into The Bach gallery in 2003.10 Sep 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei faces first new local election voting system change in a generationThe district has used the First Past the Post system in elections since 2001.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Queen's first speech offers hope and positivity for the future Nga wai hono i te po spoke entirely in te reo Māori before a packed marae.10 Sep 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Super yacht Lucky docks in Ōpua after record Pacific winThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.10 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple lose tens of thousands of dollars in mailbox banking scamPolice say tens of thousands were drained from the couple's accounts.09 Sep 11:04 PM
