PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless? Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRetirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerableLet’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need homeNews snippets from the Far NOrth26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s real and authentic' – Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Te Kura o OtangareiPrincipal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.26 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate85yo farmer accused of causing animals sufferingA Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.25 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.25 Mar 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Mahoe Cheese tastes more successBay of Islands cheesemaker gets gold, silver and bronze medals at national awards.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri’s Nurture by Nature to party like its 2005 after 20 years openNurture by Nature early childcare centre in Far North turning 20.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi festival tipped to draw thousandsFar North iwi's Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival on again.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEvery day is Christmas at Far North Christmas Tree FarmOn a Bay of Islands farm thousands of Christmas trees getting ready for festive season24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - tsunami siren test, regional fall, and council fees reviewedNews snippets from the Far North.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At our age, it’s magic’: Northland nurses reunite after 60 yearsSome of them were 17 when they started and hadn't seen each other for 60 years.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three yearsThe Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kgDaniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year. 24 Mar 02:26 AM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of fish beached at Ninety Mile Beach due to predator chaseExperts advise caution, saying beached fish may be unsafe to eat.23 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIs road rage on the rise? Northland motorists say yes - and say it's worst in AucklandAccording to the survey, one in 10 Kiwis have been involved in a road-rage incident.23 Mar 06:50 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Celebrating local growth through food and cultureOPINION: Welcoming newcomers, we make their settlement process as joyful as possible.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetirees claim Northland dream property fouled by neighbour’s sewageCouple believes native trees on their lifestyle block have succumbed to sewage.21 Mar 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Taipā Pt point carpark is undergoing an updateThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettThe planned power outage looms, and I dread it - Joe BennettIt’s an odd feeling, knowing that the power is going to cut off in 45 minutes or so. 21 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWater-saving efforts: Dargaville adapts to severe drought measuresDargaville's water use dropped by 166,000 litres a day under level-four restrictions.20 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan tied up, assaulted during aggravated burglary at Karikari PeninsulaPolice have asked anyone in the community with information to contact them.20 Mar 02:48 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man who died in Whangārei homicidePolice say emergency services were called to the house at 5pm on Saturday.20 Mar 02:16 AM
Northern AdvocateQuick delivery to hospital by police after midwife bangs on carOne morning last week took an exciting turn for constables Goodwin and Cumming.19 Mar 11:49 PM
Northern AdvocateFour more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewedNZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits19 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOsteopath and cancer survivor cycling to raise money for Far North HospiceHospice to benefit from Matiu Taingahue’s Inspiring Ride Across Aotearoa19 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the regionLeisure marching making big comeback in Northland.19 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEight students in Northland Race Unity Speech Awards finalNorthland rangatahi have say on race relations at Race Unity Speech Awards.19 Mar 05:00 PM