PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The prawn thing - a rich, garlicky dish for pure pleasureOPINION: It's a small thing, but it's my own and I offer it as a new year gift.09 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to sizzle as weekend highs hit 31C in hottest days of summer so farMetService says Northland is under a hot, settled ridge of high pressure.08 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Lower road toll linked to safer vehicles, policing and road design07 Jan 03:55 PM
PremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P 05 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the ocean03 Jan 11:43 PM
OpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The simple old watch making me face time, age and what comes next02 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocatePaid firefighters strike again in Whangārei over pay and safety concernsEight of Whangārei’s 41 career firefighters have been on strike from noon to 1pm today.02 Jan 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Every blister will be worth it’: Retiring Sallies major’s 3000km foodbank trekGavin Baxter hopes to raise $30,000 to support struggling foodbanks nationwide.31 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDotterel death on Northland's Matapouri beach likely caused by dog – DoCPaw prints indicate a dog behind death of a nesting Northland dotterel30 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlan for the gaps: Patchy New Year’s weather for Northland holidaymakersWhangārei has already had about 30mm of rain, with winds near 80km/h.29 Dec 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia Airport upgrade step closer as $7m of work on offerUpgrade of Kaitāia Airport closer after work contracts out for tender.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks outNeighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Semi-retirement hasn't quite gone to planThe couple also farewelled George the Dog after 12 and a half devoted years.29 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Water restrictions begin today The latest news bites from around the region.28 Dec 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: 'Tis the season for a jolly good clichéOPINION: Clichés always manage to slip in under the radar. 26 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateBusy Christmas period for Northland emergency services with crashes, large fireHoliday crashes, a quad bike rollover and a fire have tested Northland emergency crews.25 Dec 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to find treasures that truly feel like bargains this Boxing DayHelen Smith opened Ms. Smith Style Hunter in Parua Bay in March.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara's newest official citizens welcomed The latest news bites from around the region.25 Dec 03:35 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, carsMore than 1300 thefts were reported in Whangārei over last summer.25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas ghosts: The rare native mistletoes most Northlanders will never seeNorthland has very few records of native red and white mistletoes growing in the wild.24 Dec 09:09 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Another lithium-ion battery fire in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Dec 04:03 PM
Northern AdvocatePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Holiday rubbish changes: When your collection day shifts over ChristmasThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Dec 03:55 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Council weighs rates relief for householdsOpinion: Residents can give feedback on the draft budget changes in March 2026.21 Dec 03:45 PM
