PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePlants are sentient beings - they're animals with roots, columnist Joe Bennett contends'Murdering'a row of trees got Joe Bennett thinking05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Butter's journey from peasant food to popular stapleButter rose in prominence through the Middle Ages despite being considered peasant's food.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland sporting groups get grants from $60,000 to $1.3mNorthland sporting organisations get a total of $4.5 million worth of grants.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland roads starting to flood as heavy rain hitsMotorists urged to drive with caution as Northland roads start to flood05 May 06:57 AM
Northern AdvocateSenior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18kThe doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.05 May 12:32 AM
Northern AdvocateBowls: Champ of Champs Triples winners determinedNorthland Bowls Triples winners found, but rain leads to cancellations.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKids faced with 'impossible' career preparation as ChatGPT enters workforcePeople should be considering how they can become more resilient.04 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoom with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blastThe drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.03 May 10:29 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vintage motorbikes northbound; and fire victim still in burns unitThe latest news bites from around the region.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Gauging the true accuracy of speedometersEven tyre pressure can have an effect on speedometer readings.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black PowerAmong the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.03 May 02:18 AM
Northern AdvocateDemonstration to shine light on crimeWhile the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.03 May 12:40 AM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonEmily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that workOpinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this yearFive of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.02 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoy racers busted during weekend stingPolice say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.02 May 12:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vinyl record fair repeats, 4WD crashes through bridge barrierThe latest news bites from around the region.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags onThe saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's baconFor the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directionsThe weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.01 May 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limboDargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warningNews snippets from Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePaying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policyNational's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLions club fundraisers benefit Northland charitiesAlzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
Northern AdvocateHeavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurantRoof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.30 Apr 03:21 AM
Northern AdvocateMedals galore for Whangārei karate boys in SydneyThree Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.30 Apr 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: A history lesson delving into Riponui Pah School's pastThe school's history dates back to 1898, when it was first built near Hūkerenui.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Is gardening the secret to a healthy life?It fills our hearts and minds with peace and our tummies with healthy nutrients.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: An ode to Alfie, the pooch teaching valuable life lessonsJonny Wilkinson has learned from his sweet pet that happiness can't exist without sadness.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challengesWe were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFive wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia men who tackled jewellery store robber rewardedTwo men who tackled a Kaitāia robber have been rewarded by the victims.28 Apr 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s weekend is set to feature heavy rain and strong windsSomething for the weekend - Northland under heavy rain, strong wind watches27 Apr 10:24 PM
