Northern AdvocateFar North big winner at infrastructure NZ Building Nations awards with two projects rewardedNational infrastructure awards see Far North projects win two of the four honours12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLinda Woods' whānau's powerful message to alleged killer's familyThe whānau acknowledge the family of the murder accused, saying Kaikohe is a 'small town'.11 Jun 07:58 PM
Northern Advocate‘So much to be hopeful for’: Why Kaikohe’s future looks better now than for decades pastSocial housing, indoor sports centre, hundreds of jobs on the horizon for struggling town.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual townAgreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan, 52, in court charged with killing dialysis patient Linda WoodsJudge refused name suppression but accused can't be identified while decision is appealed.06 Jun 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateMan to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangiThe man was arrested at a property less than 200m away from Linda Woods' home.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe homicide: Linda Woods to be farewelled tomorrowThe Kaikohe community will soon farewell Linda Woods who was killed in a home invasion.06 Jun 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe killing motive 'highly disturbing', police release image of killer and have DNAThe Kaikohe grandma died in a struggle with the 'sexually motivated' intruder. Police say.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad safety is everybody’s responsibility - Northland campaigner after five deaths in a weekThree Far North road deaths in a week spark safety warnings.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice reveal DNA breakthrough in Kaikohe homicideFar North mayor Moko Tepania has urged the community to be "extra vigilant".05 Jun 01:39 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service MedalVenus Cherrington is retired but still saving lives - and now has a QSM.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe firefighter Geoff Mayall honoured for lifetime's serviceThe life member has held almost every role in the brigade since signing up in 1972.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe homicide: Police believe attack was 'sexually motivated'Linda Woods was killed during a home invasion.04 Jun 05:12 AM
Northern AdvocateManhunt: Police seek intruder who fled barefoot after elderly woman's deathFar North Mayor Moko Tepania, who lives nearby, describes incident as "incredibly tragic".02 Jun 05:43 AM
Northern Advocate'Dark, sad cloud' over community following woman's death - Shane JonesPolice are investigating the death of a woman in Kaikohe overnight.01 Jun 11:22 PM
Northern Advocate'Scary': Mayor's shock as woman killed in his own neighbourhoodFar North mayor Moko Tepania woke up to the "terrible" news in his neighbourhood.01 Jun 09:38 PM
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
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 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
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 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
