Northern AdvocateMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Devastating': Free Northland kids’ music charity closes as funding dries upSistema Whangārei will no longer provide free music lessons to children. 08 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeaside town that helped build a high school celebrates milestone first year29 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh load brings down fibre cable, causing outage to 2270 in Mangawhai27 Nov 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concern27 Nov 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateNew group of police officers get Whangārei Paralympic legend Cam Leslie as their patron26 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Northland’s artisan butchers are making sausages the new BBQ staple29 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
Northern Advocate‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint moveA 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.16 Oct 05:39 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
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 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 AdvocateLast chance for Northland voters as local election deadline nearsVoting in Northland’s local elections closes at noon on Saturday.10 Oct 03:00 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 Advocate'The worst is behind us': Agents see Northland property confidence returningNorthland property sale prices were down 3.2% in August but agents say it's the bottom.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Dying Matters Week is helping open conversations about death and dying'We don't want to talk about dying but it helps take away the fear.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTornado survivor plans fashion fundraiser for emergency servicesTina Johnston is still recovering after a tornado threw her from her home on January 26.23 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders remain hopeful despite crime and social challengesCommunity spirit is still strong, with many groups working together.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Northland's festivals are showcasing local writers and poetsThe Northland Writers Readers and Poets Festival runs from August 29 to 31.17 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 'Over the moon' - NZ's top young butcher celebrates big winThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateSurf club in rapidly growing coastal community appeals for slip-repair rescueMangawhai surf club has done $1.9m in repair work but is short by $120k for its clubrooms.15 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Nasty' stomach bug cripples Northland communityMangawhai Beach School said classrooms had been cleaned thoroughly over the weekend.11 Aug 01:51 AM
Northern Advocate'Game-changer' road machine: Thousands of potholes fixed in NorthlandThe Multipatcher repairs potholes quickly, often taking as little as a minute.03 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Kaipara mayoral hopefuls on rates, museums and what they would do differentlyKaipara's rates hike is 8.3%, with a targeted rate of $14 per property for three museums.14 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara museums get first council funding - and a debt wipe for MangawhaiA targeted rate will generate about $213,000 to be split among three museums.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: GP becomes professor, toasties tested and new neurodiverse bookThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoctor criticises $100k spend on vouchers for private urgent careThe vouchers allow patients waiting at ED to visit White Cross for free instead.07 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara confirms 8.3% rates rise, including targeted fee for local museums Kaipara announces new rating level lower than the 8.9% previously signalled.04 Jul 12:00 AM
