Northern AdvocateHelp sought to identify mystery Ōhaeawai photoThe group photo is thought to have been taken in Ōhaeawai between 1893 and 1898.20 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at WaitangiNew Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi19 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWord on the street in Kaikohe: Moko Tepania's election lifts pridePride and hope for the future is tempered by realism about the powers of local government.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland leader Sonny Tau's trial aborted - but no fault of either Counsel or the defendantA trial for Northland leader Sonny Tau has been aborted due to legal reasons.18 Oct 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateEmergency doctor calls for better animal control resources in the Far North to curb dog attacksA worrying number of dog attacks on Far North residents has prompted calls for resourcing.17 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRestoration of historic church fulfils long-held dreamProject includes an interpretation trail through the sites of the 1845 Battle of Ōhaeawai.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'A mayor for all': Moko Tepania makes history in Far NorthKaikohe te reo teacher, 31, says he'll be an inclusive leader who can walk in both worlds.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMoko Tepania makes history as Far North's new mayorTepania says he's 'incredibly lucky' to be chosen to lead positive change in the Far North13 Oct 06:59 PM
Northern AdvocateNew venture brings pride, jobs and strawberriesIwi-council venture aims to get strawberries into shops weeks ahead of the competition.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHarassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns convictionSand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland leak 52 points against Tasman Mako in NelsonTwo must-win games for Northland to make the Bunnings Warehouse NPC play-offs.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJohn Carter wraps up 55-year career in local, central governmentStaff recall Mayor's 2am emails, boundless energy and enthusiasm, and "dad jokes".23 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I was aghast': Northland man devastated by theft of late mother's mementoHis mum couldn't take much when she fled Latvia in 1945. What she did take has been stolen20 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The most exciting local election in the history of the North': Candidates share their visions for Far NorthCandidates in newly established Māori ward steal the show at Kerikeri candidates night.20 Sep 10:44 AM
Northern AdvocateTeenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stopThe 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.19 Sep 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'We can hear ourselves think again' Stillness descends on Mangamuka as SH1 closes — againOvernight the town's main street has gone from busy highway to deserted back road.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to translate an 1849 te reo Māori book about bees into EnglishHokianga translator Joy Ngaropo-Hau is unravelling historic Māori texts.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Mountain Bike Park to host teams event; Springbank School's Market Day returnsSandy Myhre looks at the latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDecision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trialYouths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial14 Sep 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHuge turnout at candidate meeting stuns organisers, would-be mayorsA long-time councillor said it was the biggest candidate meeting she'd seen in 24 years.14 Sep 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePukenui records the largest growth in Northland on the housing frontMore re-financing and fewer sales at auctions impacting Northland's housing market.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate$14m indoor sports complex a 'game-changer' for KaikoheNew facility will cater for 25 codes plus arts and cultural events when it opens in 202409 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North mayoral candidates speak out at Kaikohe meetingLocal decision-making, Three Waters reforms and lack of transparency among the hot topics.06 Sep 01:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSeven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a homeLong-term Northland SPCA residents looking for loving homes31 Aug 02:50 AM
Northern AdvocateMan stomped on his partner's ankle, then beat her the next day with the crutch she was usingSentence a 'reward' for man with 100-plus convictions who joined rehab programme.30 Aug 07:35 AM
Northern AdvocateCouple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms chargesThey said they were going straight home. Instead they drove to Kaikohe to sell P.29 Aug 10:04 PM
Northern AdvocateChildren's life in squalorA jury has accepted children's claims of years of abuse by their meth-using mum27 Aug 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateAfter the storm: Panguru all but cut off from outside worldMore than 10% of kids at Panguru Area School can't get to lessons due to closed roads.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I am truly sorry that it has come to this' Rawene Hospital after-hours service closesHauora Hokianga has closed its after-hours services due to critical workforce issues.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients having investiture ceremonies this monthNorthland Queen's Birthday Honours recipients getting their gongs this month24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Awesome', 'so much fun', 'I love it': Kids rate Kerikeri's new playgroundDomain's $800K playground paid for by govt's Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund.23 Aug 05:00 PM
