Northern AdvocatePM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under wayThe first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.01 Jul 05:14 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily home gutted: 'I was raised in that house'Family's plan to use timber from old villa dashed after house fire in Whangārei.01 Jul 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSmoke spotted near city centre from Whangārei house fireUPDATE: Firefighters have contained the house fire on First Avenue in downtown Whangārei.01 Jul 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateParked cars to be pinged for expired WOF, regoThe FNDC has long had the right to issue WOF, rego fines - but hasn't done it until now.30 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bling Bling Toi Marama lights up KaikoheNews snippets from around the region.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMenacing cycle trail dogs may be returned to ownerDogs desexed, classed as menacing - but must be given back if fees paid, council says.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateŌkaihau's 'footpath to nowhere' explainedFootpath-building boom will see Waitangi-Haruru footpath completed.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLives 'may be lost' as Far North road funding fails to keep up with costs, Court saysWaka Kotahi says the $88m allocated is well up on the $73m from the previous three years.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWestern Sharks the real deal with final round to playMid Northern overpower OBM at home to climb to second position.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Roller Derby team skate into tough Saturday matchThis year is the first time Northland will compete in the New Zealand Derby Top 10 Champs.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung driver, 150km/h speeds, and a faulty car a fatal combo that killed Northland teenKiwis are driving too fast on roads not designed for high speeds, a coroner says.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSlain Northland woman's family: 'There will never be closure'The murdered woman's final words to her mum were 'Don't forget my headstone.'25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAmbulance and fire respond to man collapsed in central WhangāreiEmergency services were called to a medical event in downtown Whangārei earlier today.25 Jun 02:11 AM
Northern AdvocateGuilty verdict: Murdered woman's family speaksThe verdict was delivered today.25 Jun 01:15 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival to go aheadNews snippets from around the region.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJury to decide if Pou murdered Whangārei's Bridget SimmondsJurors retired at 5pm last night and were set to return to Whangārei High Court at 10am.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRestoration begins at church on battlefield siteChurch restoration part of a wider project to remember the 1845 Battle of Ōhaeawai.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePrison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on chargesNorthland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePuppy owner says a rise in dog registration fee unfairWhangārei grandma to present online petition against a rise in dog rego fee next week.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClosing submissions in the Bridget Simmonds murder trialJury in Northland murder trial to retire around noon today.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateYou're more likely to die on Northland's roads because of drugs and boozeA lack of police staff when we need them makes catching Northland's drink-drivers harder.22 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Systematic deprivation': Man avoids jail for causing death of partnerNorthlander successfully appeals jail sentence for causing death of his partner.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMurder-accused gave CPR after bashing partner, court toldNorthland murder-accused advised police to get divers out of the water during confession.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei South Rotary marks centennial with care-package donationWhangārei South Rotary donates 100 care packages to mark its 100-year anniversary.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJockey Elish McCall wins main race at RuakākāThe weather was nice and the turf held up at the Ruakākā races on Saturday.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandNearly 400 lightning strikes in one night; $25,000 raised for a worthy cause.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWellsford run riot in the second spellInjury-ravaged Waipu forced to field players in two consecutive games.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePātaka kai in memory of Kerikeri woman's generosityThe late Nalinee Giri was known for giving away food and clothing to those who needed it.17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSocial media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crimeTop criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killerPolice detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murderThe man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footagePolice were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.13 Jun 06:58 PM
Northern AdvocateHikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThree dogs impounded, one still roams on cycle trailFar North council impounds terrorising dogs near Twin Coast Cycle Trail.11 Jun 05:00 PM
