Northern AdvocateIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teamsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern Advocate$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
Northern Advocate‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Far North water restrictions remain, cyclist who died namedThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Disability reforms could hinder true progressThe consultation focuses on specific proposals, not a blank canvas.14 Feb 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: The enduring charm of handwritten letters in a digital agePosting a letter today is compared to riding a penny-farthing.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to killPolice have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.14 Feb 03:28 AM
Northern AdvocateBotox popularity grows in NorthlandBotox clinics are increasing in Northland, offering 'appearance medicine'.13 Feb 04:05 PM
Northern Advocate‘Totally bizarre’: Kiwi woman puzzled by unexpected cholera diagnosis Health officials say the non-toxigenic strain poses no public health risk.12 Feb 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateŌkaihau cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run named The 19-year-old died on January 28 following what police alleged was a hit-and-run.12 Feb 08:16 PM
Northern Advocate‘Unacceptable levels’: Rising rent drives poverty and homelessnessOtangarei residents spend 56% of weekly income on rent, highlighting stress.12 Feb 05:07 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 12,000 oppose 35-year sand mining plan at Bream BayThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NZ authors offer mentoring to budding young writersThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘Critically endangered’: DoC survey seeks Māui dolphin sightingsThe DoC survey aims to find Māui dolphin numbers off North Island's west coast.10 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The massage therapist turning heads and healing painsOPINION: Mrs P announced she was leaving, infatuated with Brad down the road.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate Kaitāia homes could tap Sweetwater this weekKaitāia residents to soon get water from controversial Sweetwaters project.10 Feb 02:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: KiwiRail, Fonterra celebrate Northland rail return after $130m repairsThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: How Whangārei’s waterfront became a jewel in 30 yearsReva opened her restaurant on September 30, 1995, marking the waterfront's revival.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s Waipu Car and Bike Show has 800 cars, 200 bikesPlenty of classic cars and bikes at Waipu Car and Bike Show.09 Feb 03:42 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failuresMore than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The memories that come during a simple shaveOPINION: Once in Vancouver and once in Dubai I paid to be shaved. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.07 Feb 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi Day: Māori, Government tensions persist over Treaty issuesDespite 185 years of Te Tiriti, the relationship still needs work, says Pita Tipene.06 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia’s Bike and Hike Backpackers becoming apartments after local couple buy buildingKaitāia's Juan and Rachel Heemi are developing former backpackers into accommodation05 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Rules around signage and speeding begs the question of why?A bevvy of road rules and changes gives rise to more questions than answers. 05 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTauranga students travel 365km to engage with Waitangi, politicsThey engaged with influencers and politicians, asking tough questions.05 Feb 02:50 AM
Northern AdvocateAussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrateParty time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved05 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMissing boat still a big hazard, owner considers court actionA ketch left to drift on police instructions during a rescue last year remains missing.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: 2025 a year for action for Te Tiriti, for people and planetOPINION: Now is not a time to sit idly by and think it's all too much.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pantsThe man who had a warrant out for his arrest was spotted along Selwyn St on Sunday.04 Feb 03:29 AM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe home building helped by council $39m water infrastructure spendUpgrade will permit the construction of new homes.03 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kai Iwi Lakes event showcases local aquatic lifeThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Feb 07:39 PM
