Northern Advocate'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
Northern AdvocateGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew water era: Councils set up steering group for Northland services shiftThe group will guide the creation of CCO Northland Water Done Well.10 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson John Williamson: We should consider regional council changes carefullyPublic consultation on the shake-up runs only until February 20, 2026.10 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North couple win $1m Lotto prize after 40-year waitA Northland couple are the 47th Lotto millionaires of 2025 after their First Division win.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North restaurant to reopen after owner wins appeal to regain liquor licenceThe Mangonui restaurant was closed for 13 months due to the loss of its liquor licence.10 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North rāhui on pāua to protect seafood source at AhiparaAhipara locals impose rāhui on pāua after stocks plundered.09 Dec 09:28 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: The club turning strangers into friendsFriendship Force now spans 60 countries worldwide.09 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwideThe Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.09 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Devastating': Free Northland kids’ music charity closes as funding dries upSistema Whangārei will no longer provide free music lessons to children. 08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The chaos of Christmas - multiple festive feasts and a missing drinkA much-loved lemonade vanished after relatives unknowingly finished the whole bottle.08 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'It was pretty cool': Beachgoer spots fin metres from shoreA startled paddleboarder told boaties the shark looked bigger than her.08 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate2300 Far North dog owners haven’t paid dog registration fees - council bites back High number of unpaid dog registrations sparks crackdown.07 Dec 09:36 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: The plan to cut costs, cap rates and bring shoppers back to the CBDOPINION: Whangārei thrives when we work together.07 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$19k for Northland charity ReSport Charitable Trust from golf tournamentNorthland's ReSport Charitable Trust gets some much-needed funds from a golf contest.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFun family tradition: Pick-your-own Christmas trees selling fast at Crane RdThe Bird family now have more than 1000 Christmas trees growing on Crane Rd.05 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Advanced writing class and a cashless campusVeteran writer fronts a small summer class in Advanced Writing Skills.05 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: A standout year for sport and recreation in Northland OPINION: McKay Stadium will host Northland's first international tennis fixture.05 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summerThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Cucumber karma as carpark brawl and self-checkout fury collideOPINION: Mrs P calmly crunched mini cucumbers while punches flew metres away.01 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Nikau Hindin brings bark cloth art to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhen reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff came to Northland – promoter pays tributeA tribute to 'gentle, funny, humble' reggae legend Jimmy Cliff from a Northland promoter.01 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRare turtle found on Northland beach dies with plastic in gutThe tiny loggerhead was found on Tokerau Beach on November 9. 30 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: $10k grant helps tiny Kaipara school feed its communityThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSeaside town that helped build a high school celebrates milestone first yearNorthland's Mangawhai community helped ensure the town's first high school got started.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: This year’s disability day theme finally hits homeOPINION: This year’s theme calls for tangible inclusion, not lofty global slogans.28 Nov 04:00 PM
