Northern Advocate18yo woman killed in Christmas Eve car crash had the ‘biggest heart’, sister saysJacinda Sione-Lauaki, known as Cinda, was on a way to paving a better life for herself.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighting Santa suits up to surprise Onerahi kids with Christmas cheerFor two decades, Onerahi deputy fire chief Brian Redwood has help spread Christmas joy.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's lifeTwo visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.24 Dec 11:03 PM
Northern AdvocateTopless sunbathing, a road trip with a budgie: Seniors share memories of Christmas pastFrom a post-war Christmas to a road trip with a budgie; here are some favourite memories.24 Dec 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettGrenade launchers may not be the best Christmas presents, Joe Bennett reckonsJoe Bennett muses on giving grenade launchers as Christmas presents.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor hopes gift will provide alternative view of climate change issueKaipara Mayor Craig Jepson hopes councillors will read False Alarm over the holidays.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChopper dispatched to help fight Far North fireFar North firefighters are battling a blaze in Waipapa.23 Dec 02:32 AM
Northern AdvocateAward-winning Kaiwaka author writes her way to prestigious fellowshipKelly Ana Morey plans to use her residency to work on her sixth novel.22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow to avoid festive season stressMany people feel pressure around gift-giving and hosting, a psychologist says.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teacher retires after 50 years in the classroomSeeing changes in children’s lives for the better is so rewarding.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnique rolling ball clock sculpture at Whangārei Town Basin handed over to councilUnique rolling ball clock taken over by Whangārei Districxt Council22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice operation nets man with 'strong links' to Mongrel MobThe man will face 15 charges when he appears in the Kaikohe District Court in January.22 Dec 04:10 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman charged with being accessory to Whangārei murder can be namedLeonie Farell was remanded in custody and will return to court in February.22 Dec 12:45 AM
Northern AdvocateThree Waters: Northland leaders worried small settlements will miss outThree Waters reforms may leave out small Northland communities - regional council leaders.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate$97m Northland timber company sale could bring hundreds of new jobsThe award-winning business could double in size.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Are the Aussies doing it better? The battle to enforce seatbelt wearingNine of the 23 road fatalities this year involved people not wearing seatbelts.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBroken down bride hitches ride with policeLocal police officer helped a bride make it down the aisle after wedding hits speed bump.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung injured whale in Bay of Islands under careful watch, says Department of ConservationThe department says the young whale appears to have been separated from its pod.21 Dec 04:57 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman appears in Whangārei court charged with being an accessory after the fact to murderWoman charged after Onerahi homicide appears in court21 Dec 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNo call yet on whether Three Waters HQ will be in Northland or AucklandSome roles will be able to work effectively from anywhere.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGlinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks banThe four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEmily Henderson: While Christmas can have a dark side, there is still a lot of lightOpinion: However you spend this Christmas, go easy on yourself and those around you.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother robbery, ram raid in WhangāreiWhangārei’s GAS service station in Tikipunga has been robbed19 Dec 07:55 PM
Northern Advocate100MW battery storage for Northland's Marsden PtRuakākā to get a 100MW battery storage unit.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother world title shot for Northland boxer Lani Daniels?Former world title contender and Northlander Lani Daniels wants the title shot.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHorizontal rain and swirling winds: 'Dramatic' weather pummels WhangāreiA sudden burst of thunderstorms caused confusion and some chaos in the city.19 Dec 05:29 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news snippets: Mobile Bay Barge back; 17,000 to fly northNews in brief from across Northland and surrounds.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei social supermarket aims to ease Christmas stressPeople who are stressed out about finding kai this Christmas have a place to turn to.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHit with a stick: Man relives violent attack at hands of boy racersBoy racers are reportedly moving in a pack around the region.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateExiting the state system: Christian school to shut its doors over sex ed programmeSchool “unwilling to implement the national health and sexuality curriculum”.18 Dec 02:02 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event a success despite rainRain didn't deter hundreds from Whangārei’s Christmas on Pohe Island event.17 Dec 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei District councillor faces Code of Conduct complaintJayne Golightly has apologised to her fellow councillors.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It might just pan out all right’: Risk of a wet Christmas recedesRisk of heavy rain on Christmas Day drops to just 10%; odds of mostly dry day now 50%.16 Dec 04:00 PM
