Northern AdvocateDowned pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcementTranspower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChildren's abuse claims fail to convince jury in foster care caseIt was alleged the kids were slapped, spat at, hit with a pipe and one was run over.26 Sep 11:36 PM
Northern AdvocateMangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening plannedSH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.26 Sep 02:28 AM
Northern AdvocateMea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up insteadChamp stays active after boxing world title unification bout postponed.25 Sep 11:15 PM
Northern AdvocateLights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their workTe Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - fundraiser for late footballer, Daylight Saving kicks in and senior and disabled expoNew snippets from the Far North25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDowned pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leaderNorthland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCreativity bursts out of Far North youth art competitionYoung Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.25 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Two by Twos': Elderly NZ man admits abusing children after FBI probe into cultWilliam Easton was one of 140 perpetrators identified in the international investigation.24 Sep 08:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - new parking fines, copper theft and man in hospital after taking psychedelicsNews snippets from the Far North23 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top roleMoana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.23 Sep 01:38 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to PakarakaEverything goes at a Far North barn-find auction of classic cars and machinery.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and HihiFar North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I was never going to give up': 81yo Kiwi completes epic 2500km trek on horse'It was such a wonderful trek', says Heather Hilton-Jones.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North man wants views on local body issues from publicViews wanted from Far North folk ahead of 2025 local body elections18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Ahu Library at Kaitāia has packed Māori Language Week programmeMāori Language Week celebrated in the Far Far North.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work includedArtwork from Far North students part of Ringa Toi exhibit in Wellington18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programmeNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installedThe programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateExclusive 'game changing' Road to Recovery event for Far North's leaders is national firstFar North state of the nation event for district's leaders.11 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North getting free breast health advice from Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink CampervanNorth folk to get free breast cancer advice from Pink Caravan.11 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate300 runners in Far North Zone Cross Country finalsFar North cross country champs can compete in regional finals11 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePickers' paradise: Treasure of classic cars under the hammer from Northland barn findBarn find uncovers 120 classic cars, planes and machinery.11 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festivalNews snippets from the Far North.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia paedophile teacher James Parker back before the Parole BoardKaitāia teacher James Parker is seeking parole after sexually abusing 20 boys.09 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSeriously injured man dropped off at hospital dies, police investigatingThe man died shortly after being dropped off at Kaitāia Hospital, police say.08 Sep 04:00 AM
