Northern Advocate'Will miss you forever': Family pay tribute to policewoman killed after hit by carFamily and friends are paying tribute to policewoman Gail Shepherd, who died on Saturday.21 Apr 03:40 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Regional council receives record number of submissions; young mariners winning streakThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Waipu shop's award-winning cheeses answer to new EU regulationsOrigin Northland in Waipu sells food products with the lowest possible food miles.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserveA Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.19 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: What Henry the seagull may be teaching us about our own delusionsWhy seek to please a gull that would cheerfully eat our eyes?19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDedication and hard work pays off: Northland gymnasts to compete across the ditchThe trio have put in the hard yards to qualify for the world-class event.19 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKnowledge of environment helps tackle climate change, says maramataka expertTe Tai Tōkerau Community Resilience Action Plan is to be adapted throughout the region.18 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Miniature trains running; Far North water restrictions easeThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fairDickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.18 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonBrynderwyns are on the national political radar, we don’t need to grandstand - John WilliamsonOPINION: It was disappointing to see the alternative labelled a "fiasco" or "unjustified".17 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: St John first aid win breaks 13-year dry spell; fire at Whangārei HeadsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDelay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town squareStructural design issues have caused the hold-up.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first timeThe service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - kapa haka, poi lessons, art exhibition and phone services downNews snippets from the Far North17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateControversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building noticeThe Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.17 Apr 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland home to NZ's biggest tsunami siren replacement projectThe new sirens are not reliant on the region's electricity network to function.16 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bus fares increasing for kids; Kiwi musician Tiki Taane comes to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report saysThe report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from': Mayor's message ahead of graduation'You can do anything you make up your mind to do and bring that home to your people.'16 Apr 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for othersAn 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.16 Apr 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateHe did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."15 Apr 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads deathThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefulsThe Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in AucklandThe title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePet food charity teams up with Kaitāia foodbankPaws of Hope expands into Kaitāia.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland dairy farms improving effluent discharges, but a third breach consentsNorthland dairy farms improving but a third still breaching effluent discharge consents.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia and surrounds focus for radio show crewMore FM Northland Breakfast show in Kaitāia15 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOpposition to proposed Kaipara waste to energy plant in growsOpponents are angry and say such a plant should not be built anywhere.15 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSubmissions close soon on Whangārei District Council's Long Term Plan - Mayor Vince CocurulloMayor urges people to make submissions on Whangārei District Council's long- term plan.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt expects 'significant interest' in charter schools in NorthlandThe first are expected to be up and running by next year.14 Apr 12:00 AM