Northern AdvocateAnimals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issuesAll animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.01 Jun 12:38 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Kokonga - new six-bed sub-acute mental health unit at Kaitaia Hospital opensNew mental health unit in Kaitaia means tangata whaiora can be treated closer to home31 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It rips my heart out': Northland boarding house closure leaves 11 people homelessHousing trust says it had no warning of closure; FNDC says it gave six days’ notice.31 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateArson suspected as home destroyed near KaikoheOwners about to start renovations with building materials, appliances already on site.30 May 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFixing main street - move to legally force owners of shabby buildings to sharpen upThe owner of an earmarked building told the Age he will bring his building up to standard.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCompany found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunesSand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.24 May 01:54 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a liftNorthlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.23 May 12:59 AM
Northern AdvocateRoyal Navy sailors return to Ngāwhā after 180 yearsGroup from HMS Spey first to visit graves of British dead from 1845 battle of Ōhaeawai.19 May 03:12 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North mum keeps the whānau fed, despite financial constraintsShantelle Puru's careful budget faced ruin when $50 was lost in the supermarket carpark.17 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePro wrestler-turned-comic artist Michel Mulipola heading to NorthlandMichel Mulipola is known for his graphic novel Samoan Heroes and work for Marvel, Disney.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be cleanHearings into renewal of Kohukohu, Ōpononi treatment plant consents to last all this week.15 May 10:10 PM
Northern AdvocateNoisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylawAnimal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.15 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRTNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.14 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateState highways re-opened as rain stopsBrynderwyns and SH12 have re-opened10 May 01:13 AM
Northern AdvocateRain will ease but muggy weather to stay a bit longerRelief on way from rain for Northlanders, but humid nights to stick around05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3mNorthland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.01 May 12:04 AM
Northern AdvocateClassic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto eventBig crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
Northern Advocate'Super Kura' on journey to offer accessible education in KaikoheTwo Kaikohe parents are wanting to create the best for their child and others like him.26 Apr 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocateWhere to commemorate Anzac Day in NorthlandThere are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at WaitangiLatest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North District Council boss going after less than a year in the roleBlair King is to leave the role in May.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collectionThe attraction houses thousands of NZ-themed books, artworks, records and collectibles.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThree Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leadersAffordable Water Reform - revamped Three Waters - gets the thumbs-down from local leaders.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi legend David Tua gives tips to Northland boxer Mea Motu ahead of title boutKaitāia's Mea Motu gets tips from David Tua ahead of international title fight.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDrop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone GabrielleTe Tai Tokerau Māori Business Network holding drop-in clinics for those hit by Cyclone12 Apr 04:44 AM
Northern Advocate‘Enough talking’: Ngāpuhi leader calls for action to clean up Lake ŌmāpereNorthland’s biggest lake used to be the food basket of Ngāpuhi. Now it’s a "toxic soup".09 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Dangerous driving charge; and shed fire suspiciousNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Soul-destroying': Northland GPs burnt out amid staff shortageNorthland GPs are criticising the level of funding for general practice.07 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation schemeFNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.05 Apr 12:37 AM