Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - new Far North album, Fire and Emergency strike and time to Savour successNews snippets from the Far North15 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara bucks trend with one of NZ’s highest voter turnoutsKaipara’s preliminary turnout hit 57.4%, well above the 38% national average.14 Oct 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe crash death, IPCA notified Despite first aid, the sole occupant of the car died at the scene. 13 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s frustrating’: Northland faces two more Brynderwyn Hills closuresRoad crews will work 24/7 so resurfacing can finish within eight days.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page : Dog's chase turns into stream rescue dramaOPINION: A soaked dog owner leaps into a rain-swollen stream to rescue her runaway pet.13 Oct 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateHunt unseats Stolwerk as voters back change in Northland council shake-upPeter-Lucas Jones, Tui Shortland and Rick Stolwerk have been ousted from their roles.13 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRoad reopens after car fire down steep bank; police search for driverTraffic is being diverted over Mt Tiger as emergency services respond.13 Oct 03:54 AM
Northern AdvocateTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Māori ward prevails after thumbs up from 11,000 peopleVoting was very close in binding polls across Northland.12 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected todayMore results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHonouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestoneFamily travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.10 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It’s definitely gone pretty quiet': Builders feel pinch as work dries upNorthland recorded just 727 new home consents, down 21% in a year.10 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.10 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen accused of vehicle theft caught after 3-hour police huntOfficers with dogs eventually caught the 15-year-old after a short chase on foot. 10 Oct 03:07 AM
Northern Advocate‘So relieved’: Family thankful after missing Whangārei dad makes contactFamily issued a desperate plea this morning after Jared Carter couldn't be located.10 Oct 12:56 AM
Northern AdvocateFun, fitness and friendship drive Northland's leisure marching boomWhangārei's Northern Star team was so popular, they sparked a younger squad.09 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree Whangārei employers face fines over migrant visa breachesOne individual was issued a Deportation Liability Notice for breaching visa conditions.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara's local election voter turnout highest in six yearsKaipara’s voter turnout is 38.9% and leads the region before election day.09 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 AM
Northern AdvocateFormer Kaitāia restaurant now hospo training centre Kaitāia serves up new hospo training centre in former restaurant08 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news briefs - Dam piping, Brain Injury farewell and election resultsNews snippets from the Far North08 Oct 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Half-century for kindy; Police investigate firearm incident after Te Kamo fightThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Oct 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateConcern and optimism clash as NorthTec weighs tough road to surviveQuestion marks remain as to what the future of NorthTec will look like. 07 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGo bananas!: Small-scale growers urged to tap tropical demandTallyman Bananas in Whangārei says people should look into growing the in-demand crops.04 Oct 03:00 AM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Let’s take a stand against sitting downOPINION: Whangārei’s free 5km Parkrun, on Saturdays at 8am, is one local exercise option.03 Oct 03:55 PM
OpinionJoe Bennett: Why are we so lazy when it comes to smoke alarm checks?OPINION: Fire and Emergency says working alarms double survival chances in a blaze.03 Oct 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Young disabled people don't belong in rest homesMore than 800 New Zealanders under 65 are living in rest homes.03 Oct 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMore than 200 railway sleepers stolen in string of theftsLandscaping firm left with a $1000 insurance excess bill after 30 sleepers were stolen.02 Oct 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateRefusal to recognise Palestine sparks Whangārei protestAbout 50 protesters gathered outside MP Shane Reti's Whangārei office.02 Oct 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateArmed Offenders Squad and Eagle stood down from police operation seeking wanted personA motorist at the scene said police told them the operation was "gun-related".01 Oct 01:51 AM
