Northern Advocate'We didn’t expect this': Whangārei couple's identical triplets mean seven kids under sevenWhangārei couple's triplets expand family to nine09 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle Appeal gives $3.5m to Northland groups for repairs and rebuildsNorthland's allocation is one of the highest in NZ.30 Jul 08:30 PM
Northern AdvocateWinter water safety warning as Northland's drowning deaths climbFour drownings in Northland already double 2023 total for same time of year.29 Jul 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surferStephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.25 Jun 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closesThe sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateZonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes outWhangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.13 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRacing industry in Northland in good health as new report finds it brings in $16.4m annuallyNew report sheds light on value of Northland's racing industry28 May 08:17 PM
Northern AdvocateSecondary school in Mangawhai in a 'good position' to open next yearEnrolments are steadily coming in and classrooms are getting built.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNo symptoms: Northlander urges others to do bowel screening testBritta Conrad took the bowel screening test despite not having symptoms. She had cancer.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks upRegional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.24 May 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North council to call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in GazaFar North councillors to vote on call for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.22 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFinal farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' GoingOne of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWho’s doing the checks? Roading expert angry logging trucks allowed on Brynderwyns detourMonths into the Brynderwyns closure, why are some trucks allowed on a banned detour?12 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North's Viki Heta and Arana Rewha earn major award for caulerpa and pest effortsViki Heta and Arana Rewha frm Far North win New Zealand Biosecurity Awards29 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateThey shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour routeNZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.11 Apr 03:58 AM
Northern AdvocateTruckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour routeCove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.10 Apr 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateDanger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.09 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlan to be best links course in NZ after Kaitāia Golf Club shoots up golfing rankingsKaitāia Golf Club shoots up course rankings, but is aiming even higher08 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSurfer shares heartfelt thanks after reunion with rescuersA reunion for surfer who suffered a cardiac arrest in the waves at Mangawhai Heads.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThere's plenty to do in Northland for the Easter holiday weekendHere are the top nine things to do in Northland this Easter weekend.27 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePoor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at EasterMangawhai Heads car park behaviour sees Easter parking officer patrols23 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBittersweet: Popular restaurants to close after 'tough year''We had to make the decision': Mangawhai eateries close as cost-of-living bites.22 Mar 05:52 PM
Northern Advocate'Patients will die': End of overnight GP service as underfunding, ageing workforce biteThere is now no overnight doctors service between Whangārei and Auckland's North Shore.15 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai high school may be open by early 2025Independent school would cater to students who now travel to access secondary education.26 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRescue of critically injured surfer shows importance of Mangawhai surf clubThe lifeguard's rescue was text-book thanks to fortunate timing and training.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Lost my best mate': Twin of critically-hurt surfer on brother's 'long, hard' recoveryThe 32-year-old suffered critical spinal injures after slamming head-first into a sandbar.22 Feb 11:26 PM
Northern AdvocateFamily of critically injured surfer thanks rescuers who saved his life after collisionA local says the shallow bar with strong rips is dangerously crowded with beginners.19 Feb 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closureHope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.19 Feb 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateSurfer in critical condition following Mangawhai Heads collisionSurf Life Saving crews were called out after seeing others in the water aiding the victim.18 Feb 07:04 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Cameron Leslie wins Halberg as Para Athlete of the Year'Not too bad for a boy who trained at the Whangārei Aquatic Centre.'14 Feb 09:53 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'14 Feb 08:41 PM
Northern Advocate'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes tollWith a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.13 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDog owners urged to keep pets under control after Northland kiwi deaths from dogsHigh number of Northland kiwi killed by dogs sparks call for dogs to be kept in at night.12 Feb 04:00 PM
