Northern AdvocateMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leaderThe spit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in just six years.23 Mar 10:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attackThe review will look at tougher penalties, desexing rules and council powers.23 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCreative Northland weekend draws thousands and raises $158k for charityRelay for Life in Whangārei raised over $158,000 for the Northland Cancer Lodge.23 Mar 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate'To ensure their safety': Vessel, occupant located by policePolice appealed for information on Monday in the hopes of ensuring the occupants' safety.23 Mar 03:18 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders urged to prepare as 50 hours of wet weather looms MetService says heavy rain and strong winds could reach warning criteria from Wednesday.22 Mar 11:29 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s election battle lines emerge as MPs lock in 2026 plansCost of living, housing and roads are key issues in Northland for this year's election.22 Mar 09:29 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Governing our water well for the futureOPINION: The upcoming votes on regional water reforms are about safeguarding a basic need.22 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen chases dream shot at Premier LeagueTwo young Northland footballers have been chosen to train with a Premier League giant.21 Mar 08:14 PM
Northern AdvocateThe blank canvas: How redundancy helped shape a new passionRaewyn Lindsay spent more 11 years at NorthTec before she was made redundant in December. 21 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: Grief, grammar and a bench-side breakdown OPINION: The language purist became distraught over redundant phrases.20 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen turns grief into purpose as Relay for Life youth ambassadorElla Sheppard became a Relay for Life youth ambassador after losing her mum to cancer.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Businesses are suffering': Calls to boost Bay of Islands marketing as visits dipCruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands dropped from 92 to 47 this season.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hātea River Walk swing bridge closed in Whangārei after safety failThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCash injection for dog desexing in Auckland and Northland hopes to drive changeUp to 3000 dogs are expected to be desexed in the coming year thanks to $1.2m funding.19 Mar 01:00 AM
Opinion John Williamson: Wake-up call: Driver fatigue can be deadly International studies show fatigue plays a role in about 20% of crashes.18 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCreative clash or golden weekend: Northland arts and charity events collideArtBeat, Opera in the Garden, Relay for Life make for Northland creative weekend bonanza.18 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei search warrant uncovers guns, ammunition and cannabisA 46-year-old man and 44-year-old woman will appear jointly in court.18 Mar 01:28 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Mudfish crowned Fish of the YearThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionPaul Linton: Growth will stall unless visitors and investors keep their social licenceTourism hot spots like the Bay of Islands face big costs locals now shoulder.16 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi: Not one more mokopuna should be lost to any system that cycles abuseOPINION: The expertise of iwi, hapū and kaupapa Māori organisations must be elevated.15 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: We say no to Bream Bay sand mining, stand up fight backOPINION: Bream Bay Guardians is organising a community protest this Sunday. 13 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Five Films For Freedom programme showing in Kerikeri The latest news bites from around the region.13 Mar 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Accessible housing – a gap Northland can no longer ignoreOPINION: Over 60 Northlanders under 65 live in aged-care homes, due to a lack of options.13 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateFog crashes prompt warning to Far North motoristsA number of crashes have been reported this morning in the Far North.13 Mar 01:04 AM
Northern AdvocateRemains of missing fisherman Ferzil Babu found on Coppermine IslandThe remains were found on December 20 last year by a DoC staff member.12 Mar 11:32 PM
Northern AdvocateŌpōtiki man leading locals at Far North's 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaThe Bay of Plenty fisherman has eyes cast on the $30,000 top prize.12 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRNZAF Black Falcons to soar over Northland in weekend formation flightsThe team will fly in formation over both the western and eastern sides of Northland.12 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds expected at beach protest over looming Bream Bay sand mining bidThree Northland mayors will join the Ruakākā protest on March 15.12 Mar 04:00 PM
