Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NCEA results to be released January 15 on NZQA websiteNCEA results available on NZQA website from Jan 15; Scholarship results out Feb 11.07 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in MonacoThe cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warningThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDomestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach sceneNorthland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.03 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance CoveCastlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schoolsSome families have attended the same school for more than five generations.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
Northern AdvocateA fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warningThe deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?01 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCrews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injuredA helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.01 Jan 03:26 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beachPolice identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUmbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland GamesThe event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.31 Dec 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warningFar North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.31 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and changeKevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateITM ram-raid: Thieves steal $30k worth of tools from family who cooked free meals at ChristmasAfter feeding the community, their other business was ram-raided.30 Dec 02:24 AM
Northern AdvocateRecession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business ownersYou have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charityFriends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.27 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProtecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's workingThe Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyardNorthlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland26 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMarkets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.24 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summerThe sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDelivering change: Online shopping reshapes Northland's retail sceneSome shops were quiet up until the week before Christmas but online orders are strong.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy these Northland events are bringing festive joy to the communityThere is no need for people to be alone or hungry on Christmas Day with two free events.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Baylys Beach boardwalk opens; visitors can see Tāne Mahuta once againThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NRC and DoC hope for gold clam free summerThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Navigating a challenging year in the disability sector' I wish you all an inclusive Christmas and a diverse New Year.'20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettUnpacking the myths behind Good King WenceslasAfter his death, Wenceslas was considered the model of what a good king should be.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: More Christmas light displays brighten WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.18 Dec 03:28 AM
Northern Advocate'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car rammingThankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.16 Dec 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to beOPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How a chance meeting made a hash of a drug-smuggling friend's lifeOPINION: Chance leads to prison for Sammy, a former schoolmate turned hashish smuggler.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePublic system's eight month wait means threat of blindness for 72-year-oldDiane only recently lost her husband after he died while waiting for an ambulance.13 Dec 04:00 PM
