Northern AdvocateMan wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicionPolice thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.10 May 04:22 AM
Northern AdvocateDairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farmingWhangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts10 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew swimming lessons will meet deaf community need, instructor saysThe move is in a bid to increase diversity and offer more options to the community.09 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLearning support a game changer for young autistic girlAshleigh Wyse's daughter Annalise is a happy girl with a tomboy attitude.09 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei local crowned in pageant, Far North still open for businessThe latest news bites from around the region.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePublic donations rake in $140k to keep Whangārei Bird Recovery Centre alive'This time it was the generosity of the public which saved us.'09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levelsOne Whangārei nurse says the mental health of her over-worked colleagues is a concern.09 May 04:05 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland steel band the Panimals on performing, EPs and... Grammys?If you were wondering what a steel band sounds like, you're about to find out.09 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMum shares son's journey from troublemaker label to autism diagnosisSocial worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine.08 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateScience fair steers path towards bright future for studentsFar North science fair ignites passion for scientific exploration.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTop Energy giving Far North power users up to $300 credit on electricity billsTop Energy is owned by the people of the Far North.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - kina barren talk, Far North open for business and free Wi-FiNews snippets from the Far North08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi music great Troy Kingi mentoring Far North’s Got Talent contestantsNorthland musician keen to nurture Far North's budding stars.08 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateEconomy hanging by a thread: Northland MP urges haste in reopening BrynderwynsThere is still no sign of when the Brynderwyns will reopen following two slips.07 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in KaikoheKaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.07 May 10:31 PM
Northern Advocate'It's not my bad parenting' - mum of autistic boy shares journeyLachie Steedman was diagnosed with autism early on in life.07 May 06:00 PM
OpinionDavid Grindle: Employment in a time of fiscal austerityOPINION: Employers should be creative when they consider ways to tighten their belts.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Wi-fi rollout for Hokianga residents; Police search for memorial plaque; Peanut recallThe latest news bites from around the region.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily of missing Northland fisherman keep faith as search continuesFerzil Babu’s family remember him as a loving husband and a great dad.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCarver Renata Tane wants tapu chisels stolen from Kerikeri backA Kerikeri carver warns chisel thieves the irreplaceable items are tapu.07 May 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocatePay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctorsGPs and specialty roles like radiology and oncology should not face cuts, strikers say.06 May 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police scale back search for missing fisherman; Fatal Tikipunga fire investigation continuesThe latest news bites from around the region.06 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs: Enchanter trial begins, good start to duck season, and Māori nursing awardNews snippets from the Far North06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Kaitāia College music teacher Opeloge Ah Sam bringing his powerful stage show northPowerful stage show Aua e te tagi coming to Far North.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateReal estate or prostate - the two topics for men of a certain ageOPINION: One man had never been to an auction. He got paler as the event went on.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMark Chamberlain's mystery novel ‘The Death of Father Ryan’ set in KaitāiaKaitāia is the scene for author Mark Chamberlain's whodunnit ‘The Death of Father Ryan'.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMental health nurse completes 22km swim - and beats recordThe mental health nurse was raising funds for the charity Voices of Hope.06 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for awardThe latest news bites from around the region.05 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by familyThe body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.05 May 03:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babiesThe human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Body of fishermen found; fatal crash in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Possums are eating my applesOPINION: It’s years since I ate a home-grown apple, because of the possums.03 May 05:00 PM