Northern AdvocatePlan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpen roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealedEaster travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.29 Mar 01:04 AM
Northern Advocate‘So blessed’: Families move into new homes after living in cars, emergency housingFive-home complex on Rankin St first new social housing built in Kaikohe in decades.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Sports Awards winners - another big win for Black Fern Krystal MurrayBlack Fern Krystal Murray wins supreme award at Northland Sports Awards.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Predatory, grooming' caregiver gets 8.5 years' jail for child sex abuseThe kaumātua, now 77, took into his care two young girls then sexually abused them.23 Mar 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateElderly Northland man jailed for historic child sex abuse crimes‘Abhorrent’ historical child sex offences see Northland man jailed.22 Mar 11:39 PM
Northern AdvocatePretty wild: Rock’n’roll couple excited to play Northland gigsPat and Lety Beers of the Schizophonics are bringing a bit of lunacy to Northland.16 Mar 09:48 PM
Northern Advocate'Daredevil child's' horrific duneboarding accident and 10-year road to recoveryShe had a simple motto to help with her recovery: ‘If you can’t stand up, stand out.’16 Mar 07:10 PM
Northern AdvocateTeachers' strike: Hundreds of Northland teachers strike over pay and conditionsNorthland teachers among 50,000 nationally on strike today15 Mar 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMeth capital of New Zealand revealed in wastewater testsDrop in overall meth use NZ-wide put down to reduced supply.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At their wits’ end’: Art show highlights families’ struggle with methExhibition aims to raise awareness and explore answers to region’s meth epidemic.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is my family now': Community hub helps addicts reclaim livesClients share harrowing tales of how they ended up on drugs — and their hopes for future.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay of Islands news with Sandy MyhreThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.09 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversaryThree stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Census Day; triboard fireNews snippets from across the Far North and surrounds.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBlack Fern Krystal Murray Supreme Winner at Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Awards; special honour for Sid GoingBlack Fern Krystal Murray wins top Tai Tokerau Māori Sports Award04 Mar 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateTenant ‘abuses, obstructs’ firefighters trying to save his homeFire chief's message: Let firefighters get on with their job.02 Mar 04:11 AM
Northern Advocate'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trialResidents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.01 Mar 08:33 PM
Northern AdvocateField Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoffRoarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions01 Mar 04:44 AM
Northern AdvocateGenerators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for helpTV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.28 Feb 05:41 AM
Northern AdvocateMarae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle responseFar North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Feb 04:52 AM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe teen lands rugby contract in MelbourneKaikohe teenager signs with Melbourne Rebels W.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4mFar North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs19 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disabilityAfter the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approachesEmergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwiWaitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.04 Feb 09:18 PM
Northern AdvocateŌhaeawai ceremony honours acts of compassion a world apartWhat links a hapū that honoured its enemies & a woman who helped stranded Māori get home?02 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlander's world title bout lands Sky TV slotNorthland fighter's world boxing title bout to be shown on Sky.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-makingDalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFour Northlanders among finalists for Halberg AwardsNorthland athletes are among the finalists at the 60th prestigious Halberg Awards.18 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateArmy calls for families of 28th Māori Battalion soldiers to claim medalsMany members of the battalion did not receive their medals for their legendary efforts.17 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateA school-leaver's guide to future options outside of the classroomSchool's out: So what do you want to do with the rest of your life? This guide may help.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEnd of the line for appeals against Far North power line extension over private landThe Supreme Court's decision has ended a five-year stoush.08 Jan 04:00 PM
