Northern Advocate'It was pretty cool': Beachgoer spots fin metres from shoreA startled paddleboarder told boaties the shark looked bigger than her.08 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate2300 Far North dog owners haven’t paid dog registration fees - council bites back High number of unpaid dog registrations sparks crackdown.07 Dec 09:36 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: The plan to cut costs, cap rates and bring shoppers back to the CBDOPINION: Whangārei thrives when we work together.07 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$19k for Northland charity ReSport Charitable Trust from golf tournamentNorthland's ReSport Charitable Trust gets some much-needed funds from a golf contest.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re so grateful': Parents of premature twins support neonatal book driveThe twins spent 58 days in Auckland's neonatal ICU while their parents stayed nearby.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFun family tradition: Pick-your-own Christmas trees selling fast at Crane RdThe Bird family now have more than 1000 Christmas trees growing on Crane Rd.05 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re all devastated': Northland families face losing farms to four-lane highwayThe Bryhams face losing a 100ha dairy farm with six homes built over 60 years.05 Dec 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Advanced writing class and a cashless campusVeteran writer fronts a small summer class in Advanced Writing Skills.05 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: A standout year for sport and recreation in Northland OPINION: McKay Stadium will host Northland's first international tennis fixture.05 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
Northern AdvocateBoil water notice issued after E.coli detected in Far North town suppliesPeople at Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi must boil tap water for at least a minute before use.04 Dec 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateTop Energy says Far North network now 'back to normal'The Kaikohe substation switchboard has been replaced and is fully operating.04 Dec 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summerThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateResearchers link Māori housing inequities to 180 years of restrictive building lawsMāori-designed kāinga once made homelessness virtually unimaginable.02 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Really colourful and festive': Ohaeawai's Christmas mailbox makeoverThe Ōhaeawai mailbox contest has been lighting up the town for four years.02 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Addiction is savage, but there is always a way back': Far North meth fightAs most homes are on septic tanks, wastewater testing doesn't give true picture of use.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Cucumber karma as carpark brawl and self-checkout fury collideOPINION: Mrs P calmly crunched mini cucumbers while punches flew metres away.01 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Nikau Hindin brings bark cloth art to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhen reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff came to Northland – promoter pays tributeA tribute to 'gentle, funny, humble' reggae legend Jimmy Cliff from a Northland promoter.01 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRare turtle found on Northland beach dies with plastic in gutThe tiny loggerhead was found on Tokerau Beach on November 9. 30 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNeighbour saves dog from burning Whangārei homeSmoke could be seen across Kensington, Whangārei on Saturday, November 22.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: $10k grant helps tiny Kaipara school feed its communityThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: This year’s disability day theme finally hits homeOPINION: This year’s theme calls for tangible inclusion, not lofty global slogans.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The pipe that keeps a gold town aliveAn Irish engineer’s 1890s dream still supplies water to Kalgoorlie today.28 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhere to find Christmas magic across Northland this yearThe festive season is upon us as Christmas events kick off in Northland this weekend.28 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHigh load brings down fibre cable, causing outage to 2270 in MangawhaiAccording to Northpower's website, fibre connectivity should be restored about 5pm. 27 Nov 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Northland creatives are turning Black Friday into something uniquely KiwiHelena Bay Gallery showcases works from more than 150 New Zealand artists.27 Nov 05:14 PM
