PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLoopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert saysExpert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blazeHouse fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.28 Aug 05:36 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity movesThe town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.28 Aug 05:21 AM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertaintyThe LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving felineMilo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan without a seatbelt dies in Karikari Peninsula crashA man in his 20s has died after crashing his car into a bank in the Far North.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTrees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy familiesDowned trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.27 Aug 01:39 AM
SportRugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby historyMighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as thisSome trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home runOpinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festivalThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarolyn HansenCarolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny churchBy 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progressEntity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.25 Aug 04:12 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for SaturdayThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater successThe men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry rampThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 AM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on SaturdayAsthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBusiness cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incidentBig $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of IslandsThree-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on displayKaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCat-astrophe: Northland groups welcome report recommending mandatory desexingAnimal welfare groups are backing a report that would make desexing cats mandatory.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBig medal return for Kaitāia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club at Northern ChampsKaitāia club wins big at national comp, despite only opening 15 months ago.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: We could be the answer to the problem of unlocking economic potentialOPINION: Keep asking, “Who could help us with this?” It could be us.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate71 years old and still saving lives: Meet Ruawai's veteran firefighterFirefighter determined to carry on until the next crop of firefighters emerge.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCompulsory teaching requirements won't work, educators sayThe one size fits all approach toward students is being labelled 'unrealistic' by some.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Sunflower competition sprouts; Green Party events lined upThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They've been missing for about 200 years': Giant wētā return to Bay of IslandsOver 300 juvenile wētāpunga were released onto two islands in the Bay of Islands.22 Aug 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateHokianga hui first step in new Northland biodiversity protection pilotNorthland has been chosen as one of three Government pilot regions.21 Aug 10:13 PM
Northern AdvocateFull day of music, food and fun at Bay of Islands’ it! FestivalBay of Islands it! Festival to deliver top music, food and beverages.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHome of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attackKaikohe arson: Home belonged to jailed farmer Allan Titford.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian BatchelorThe claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.21 Aug 05:00 PM
