Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: The journey of Whangārei's well-loved miniature trainsThe trains have been chugging their way into the hearts of passengers young and old.26 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Sweet tooth might be the missing piece to losing weightSugar addiction is nothing to joke about.26 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA few showers forecast for anniversary weekend unlikely to deter visitorsThere are plenty of activities to do in the north rain or shine, leaders say.26 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWaste-busters wanted to help clean up at Waitangi Day commemorationsVolunteers are needed to tidy up rubbish at the big day in the Bay of Islands.26 Jan 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.26 Jan 01:09 AM
Northern AdvocateProtesters block access as talks fall through over Far North fishing compThe contest protesters have received strict scrutiny from tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri.26 Jan 12:49 AM
Northern AdvocateCost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn markRebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.25 Jan 07:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's first caulerpa dredging machine to be used in Northland's fight against invasive seaweedThe new mechanical suction dredge is at the centre of a $650,000 trial regarding caulerpa.24 Jan 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateSome Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founderHowever, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.24 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: We claim to value the potential to save lives, but our outdated fines say otherwiseOPINION: Politicians talk about reviewing systems, but seem timid about the backlash.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking inExperts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fonterra worker's artistic streak; duo arrested following robberyThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Fundraiser's $17K, culvert work, market cancelledNews snippets from the Far North24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A mighty totara has fallen': The life of Dr Warren ParkerThe highly respected primary sector leader died last month, leaving a legacy behind.24 Jan 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateRescue Helicopter Service thanks Northlanders for generous donationNorthland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.24 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFisheries Minister Shane Jones says fishing is his 'birthright' and offers support for fishing contestFisheries Minister wants police to ensure Far North fishing comp goes ahead.23 Jan 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateMother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flamesDespite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.23 Jan 10:12 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Kamo Touch A Truck returns; Givealittle helps Kaitāia toddler's familyThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBack to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.23 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Lotto luck and Blood Service backNews snippets from the Far North23 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIwi plan to stop popular Far North fishing competition, slamming it as 'disrespectful'However, Ngāti Kahu's chair says the views shared are not an official statement from iwi.23 Jan 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocateTrapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocksA high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.23 Jan 01:31 AM
Northern AdvocateBack to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blameAs of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.22 Jan 07:50 PM
Northern AdvocateHolidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beachA child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A little prayer never hurt anybody - but my poor feetOPINION: I do find some comfort in believing there is something “up there” when we die.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSylvie Currin’s Kaitāia mural wins Keep NZ Beautiful awardKaitāia artist's award winning mural to inspire environmental care22 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCentenarian and world’s oldest park-runner celebrates 100-year birthday with 5km loopColin Thorne knocked off the major milestone to celebrate turning 100.22 Jan 03:52 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school groundsNot only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.22 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThe car most stolen in Northland revealedData shows that vehicle thefts peak between 10pm and 5am.21 Jan 11:51 PM
Northern AdvocateNew world record for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey as part of a three-man teamKaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.21 Jan 10:39 PM
Northern AdvocateMore than 300 workers needed for Far North kiwifruit seasonFar North kiwifruit harvest needs hundreds of people to fill vital jobs.21 Jan 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateKaikohe A&P Show highlights rural delightsPigs do battle at Kaikohe A&P Show21 Jan 08:58 PM
Northern AdvocateSH1 Brynderwyns closure gives time to prepare - Whangārei MayorOPINION: Vince Cocurullo says Brynderwyns closure warning gives time to prepare.21 Jan 04:00 PM
