Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: Candidates leave us with a lot to think aboutA special visitor and candidates meeting kept us busy.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: On the summit of victory after plumbing the depthsOPINION: Suddenly the grey and greasy chuckled all away.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: How to cope with our busy modern lifestylesOverworked and under-rested people need time out to tap into nurturing self-care.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Puhipuhi ‘s history of boom and bust is a fascinating oneThe headline 'Puhi Puhi Silver Field, situated in a great Kauri forest' started a bonanza.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Plea to drivers after rare birds killed; car crashes down 20m bankThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSummer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth itThe work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePriority lane means two-hour Kamo Rd clearway parking banThe new 6km bus priority lane will enable more frequent bus trips.29 Sep 05:24 AM
Northern AdvocateDate set for trial over Enchanter fishing boat deathsMembers of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.29 Sep 02:55 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Replacement works on Far North's busiest pontoon complete; Okiato Car Ferry ramp repairs project wraps upThe latest news bites from around the region.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHipkins tells Northland - your roads aren’t up to scratch (and neither were schools or hospitals)Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says North has been underfunded for years.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PhotosLabour leader Chris Hipkins hits campaign trail in NorthlandThe Labour leader visited Kawakawa and Moerewa on Thursday. Photos by Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham28 Sep 06:06 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat a Ripper! Police dog wins top prize at national competitionA labrador with a great nose is New Zealand's top detector dog after national win.28 Sep 05:08 AM
Northern AdvocateLong trail of blood on Whangārei road related to family violence, investigation under wayWhat led to large amount of dried blood on a Whangārei street is now being investigated.27 Sep 11:17 PM
Northern Advocate'Low cost parking is no longer sustainable': Car park numbers go down as demand goes upA reluctance to increase the cost of car parks is being challenged by the city's growth.27 Sep 07:11 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Coastguard award, retail safety workshop, cyclone reliefNews snippets from the Far North.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri beekeepers' love of honey in tough marketThe couple practice sustainable beekeeping, tying into the wider theme of Bee Aware Month.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProject to save Northland's kauri from disease wins major awardsWorld-leading Northland kauri dieback protection project wins big.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMark the calendar: Kerikeri Street Party returnsThe very popular party returns in November.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlood resilience in remote communities boosted with $8.9m in Govt fundingThe Govt acknowledged the time its taken to assist Northland's remote communities.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGun violence increase because of growing gangs, system failures: Former gang leaderGone are the days when the weapon of choice are baseball bats or pitchforks.27 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFluoridating Whangārei’s water on cusp of forward step60,000 residents are on track to be drinking fluoridated water by the end of 2024.27 Sep 04:44 AM
Northern AdvocateNew $2m priority bus lane planned for Te Kamō to Whangārei city centreConsultation on the new bus lane is currently under way.27 Sep 04:26 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Fund gives cash injection to KDC; aquatic centre increases entry pricesThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Scary experience': Motorists forced to hide after car follows them on highway late at night"Who knows what their intention was.”26 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Tent city' stirs trouble for homeless day centre and local businessesA group of homeless newcomers have refused to move their tents on a downtown street.26 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s pest wars: Turtles, wilding pines, wallabies and weedsA multitude of unwanted invaders has been targeted by the regional council.26 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateElection 2023: Candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates namedAll candidates for Northland and Te Tai Tokerau electorates have been revealed.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia girls collect 7 bags of trash for Keep New Zealand Beautiful clean-upSeven bags of trash collected by Kaitāia Girl Guides, Brownies and Pippins.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Make poi, Lotto win, Bay pontoon work and home invasionNews snippets from the Far North25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Truckie rest stops are back, person found with gunshot woundThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAwanui's new toilets sees town up for second Keep NZ Beautiful awardThe colourful loos are part of the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation project.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s tougher GE stance at risk of being diluted, campaigners sayKDC didn't comment specifically on whethe it planned to soften its GE/GMOs approach.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Construction work creates employmentWhen planning for the future of a district, construction projects must happen.24 Sep 08:55 PM
