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 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 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 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
Northern Advocate'Devastating impact on the businesses' Lengthy closure likely for Mangamuka GorgeJust over a year after Mangamuka Gorge re-opened it's closed again following the storm.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitaia boxer Mea Motu still unbeaten after win over Thai champKaitaia's Mea Motu adds to boxing titles with win over Thai champion.22 Aug 01:41 AM
Northern AdvocateWilding pines could be gone in 10 yearsNew funding to tackle Far North wilding pine problem17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSandy Myhre with news from the Bay of Islands and surroundsLatest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds from Sandy Myhre17 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStrong winds and heavy rain for Northland today and tomorrowHeavy rain and strong winds set to lash Northland16 Aug 07:42 PM
Northern AdvocateWorld ranked Northland boxer Mea Motu to take on highly-rated Thai championKaitaia's Mea "Nightmea" Motu to take on first international boxing opponent16 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North family loses everything in house fireThe Ōkaihau family is the second in a week in the Far North to be left homeless by fire.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGirl says abuse accusations against mum all liesAsked by a prosecutor why she previously lied, the girl said, 'dunno - can't remember'.16 Aug 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I got kicked three times': Mother on trial for ill-treatment of her nine childrenMother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.15 Aug 05:32 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Lotto 2nd division winner sold, severe weather, and liquor store robbedNews in brief from Northland.15 Aug 05:00 PM
