Northern AdvocateThousands of truck trips across busy Whangārei route during marina dredgingDredging could take up to one year15 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Kawakawa concert, SME workshop and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payoutThe Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthlanders owe nearly $38m in child supportAcross the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovernment cans $59m funding for Whangārei conference centreAn urgent meeting with the Finance Minister is sought over the Ōruku funding.14 Aug 05:39 AM
Northern AdvocateCouple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.13 Aug 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeksA Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.13 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Fighting for fair when it comes to our water assetsOPINION: The Affordable Waters Reform is changing the landscape for local governments.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGreat music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues FestivalPlenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.13 Aug 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhy do people poison trees?From poisoning gum trees in Kerikeri to pōhutukawa in Kaipara; why do people kill trees?11 Aug 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residentsOpposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: At the age of 66 I feel like a child againThe railway tracks we run along are laid down young and very hard to leave.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: The many faces of the Windsor Hotel rememberedIt is a testament to resilience, transformation and regeneration.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrent Eastwood: ‘Just do it, it’s so good’A Green Prescription participant gets healthy lifestyle support for up to four months.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: How to choose a gymThe reasons for picking a certain gym are personal.11 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMajor airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei HarbourPassersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.11 Aug 02:43 AM
Northern Advocate'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screeningThe TV series, Far North, has already been sold to audiences around the world.10 Aug 10:35 PM
Northern AdvocateBlack Sticks falter against transtasman rivals: Crowd cheers on home sideBoth the women and men lost to their Trans-Tasman rivals in Whangārei last night.10 Aug 08:20 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Climate action film festival winners named; New NRU board chair namedThe latest news bites from around the region.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIncreasing kiwi deaths prompts conservation groups to caution dog ownersSuspected dog attack behind another dead kiwi in Northland.10 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInternational crowd at Kaitāia’s Switzer home behind women's football World CupFifa Women's World Cup a hit at Kaitāia residential home10 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Corrects a grievance': Kamo name change given the green lightThe Geographic Board says in te reo Māori, the word Te is often used to elevate status.09 Aug 09:49 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri community trust wants pause to social housing plansLocal trust Our Kerikeri wants to press the pause button on Kāinga Ora's plans.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Politicians need to get serious about Road to ZeroOPINION: 40 per cent of our road deaths involved people not wearing a seatbelt.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North pokie machine sinking lid policy working, says district councilNo new pokie machines in Far North as council keeps sinking lid policy.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North land occupation ends with council buying the land for reserveCouncil agreement to buy occupied land at Ahipara welcomed by landowner.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Ahu to host Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech CompSixteen schools are in the Te Hiku Manukorero Far North Speech Competition.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Jane Austen musical, college open day and trial date setNews snippets from the Far North.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to buy land at centre of pōhutukawa controversyFar North land occupation over pōhutukawa felling ends after two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Hiku o te Ika Revitalisation Open Spaces Project gets another $33kProject that helped transform Kaitāia, Awanui and Ahipara gets funding boost09 Aug 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Death by a thousand cuts': Mangrove removal for marina angers enviromentalistsA previous campaign was launched 30 years ago to protect the mangroves.08 Aug 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Once outside the system, you're stuffed': The Alternative Education issueOne AE provider wants to see a more individualised approach for students.08 Aug 06:54 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy tourism offers the best jobs in the worldAmy Simpkin's 15 years in tourism have taught her it's still the best job in the world.08 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Whangarei-Kaipara police area commander Maria Nordstrom welcomedThe new Whangārei-Kaipara area commander settles in.08 Aug 05:00 PM
