Northern AdvocateTaheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% containedOn Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire. 16 Jan 01:08 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?15 Jan 09:27 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hitNews snippets from the Far North15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelp keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers neededVolunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictionsFar North under fire and water restrictions15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Cape Brett lighthouse cottage hosts 1200 visitors after restorationNearly 1200 people stayed at Cape Brett's cottage since November reopening.15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInvestigators uncover the cause of Whangārei’s 20ha blazeNorthland's fire permits have been suspended until further notice due to risky conditions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It was massive': ‘Monster’ great white shark circles fishing kayakerOliver Hopwood spotted a dark shape drifting below his kayak early on Sunday morning.14 Jan 11:08 PM
Northern AdvocateInnovative solution to swans hitting powerlines at Far North lakeTop Energy's solution prevents lines being wiped out by birds' swansong.14 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudy scholarships awarded to 3 Far North health staffJR.BM Scholarships to three Northland health workers14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Growing problem': The fast-growing NZ town with no public secondary schoolA private school will open in February, but residents wonder where the public option is.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity close to man‘s heart to gain from 1000km cycle ride from Cape RēingaA child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it13 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageDoing it the DIY way - Kevin PageNo 1 Daughter could become DIY Dame.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title boutNorthland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.12 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionLooking forward to a busy 2025 - Vince CocurulloWhangārei will welcome four cruise ships from January 18, boosting the local economy.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Lucky Lotto players; Community Xmas tree vandalisedThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: When forgetfulness is normal, not dementiaOPINION: Forgetting names or where the car's parked are common memory loss symptoms.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The poetry of a shopping listFrom coffee to Hayfexo: Exploring humanity through a Tuesday shopping list.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
Northern Advocate‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outageNorthland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs onlineNews snippets from the Far North.08 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonRemembering a good man who lived life to the fullest - John Williamson Rest in peace Geoff Thomas, you taught us a thing or two. 08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDeath of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for policeThe officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops? 08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cableThere is currently no estimate for the restoration time.08 Jan 05:16 AM
Northern Advocate‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in MangōnuiPolice were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.08 Jan 01:43 AM
