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
Northern Advocate'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to WhangāreiExit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandsonGlenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
Northern Advocate'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rulesResidents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.12 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Growing ties with India, Te Kopuru fire and moreThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouples rethink wedding priorities amid rocky few yearsBrides' priorities have changed after a few years of big changes, Kylie Springford says.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kidsOranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why NZTA's stance on driving simulators misses the markDriving simulators help learner drivers' experiences and reactions to driving conditions.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Road Safety Trust wins at Whangārei A&P showThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor pays for $8k video pushing for mangrove removal in MangawhaiCraig Jepson's documentary-style film states case for clearing 20ha of mangroves.10 Dec 10:23 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Excavator expert off to nationals after regional winThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLand planned for multimillion-dollar Kaipara development for saleDargaville Racecourse was set for a major development but the plan is no longer on track.08 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Whangarei Council’s new parking strategy is under wayThis time of year can bring out the best and worst in people. Let’s help each other out.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Birds and the human touch - a delicate dance of fear and desireA chaffinch hesitates to eat, torn between fear and desire, as Joe Bennett watches.06 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Tāne Mahuta reopening delayed; surfing injuries surgeThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Christmas geeks vs grinches: Celebrating inclusivity whoever we areWhat better way to celebrate than to be part of a festival that embraced inclusivity?06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionOur Treasures: Cherished prints take us back in time to some of our favourite placesWhangārei Museum launches 14 historic prints to fund projects and preserve artefacts.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionCarolyn HansenCarolyn Hansen: Natural ways to increase HGH for anti-aging benefitsExercise offers numerous benefits for physical performance and wellbeing.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSurviving the festive rush: Health tips for a stress-free holidayNorthlanders seek tips to reduce Christmas stress, from shopping to family gatherings.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Swap old lifejackets for new thanks to CoastguardThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Māori still waiting for a real health plan from Health MinisterOPINION: 'There is no strategy, there is no plan, and there is no clear direction'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's not safe': Hospital nurses strike over concerns of unsafe staffingMore than 200 nurses marched in Whangārei as part of the national strike on Tuesday.03 Dec 02:54 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Lotto player wins $17k in Second DivisionThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Caravan blunder makes us the talk of a small NZ townThankfully, Mrs P is an expert – all women are, apparently – and we manage.02 Dec 04:00 PM
