Northern AdvocateSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāUp to 1000 people gathered before dawn for the final day of events.13 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Former media exec injured after brutal shove off own shop verandah Dallas Gurney called out bad behaviour of customers. He did not see the response coming. 13 Jan 12:05 AM
Northern Advocate'Thankfully, no one was injured': Police allegedly fired on with air rifle12 Jan 09:32 PM
PremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The prawn thing - a rich, garlicky dish for pure pleasure09 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'They've failed miserably': Northland patients furious over hacked medical portal09 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to sizzle as weekend highs hit 31C in hottest days of summer so far08 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craft08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Boat dumped at Wairua Falls after theft from Whangārei yardPolice want sightings from Tītoki and Wairua Falls between January 6 and 7.08 Jan 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei worker reportedly assaulted as group steal till and flee in vehicleFour people allegedly attacked the worker before fleeing in a vehicle.08 Jan 03:39 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice search for car stolen at gunpoint on Boxing DayThe 2009 dark Volkswagen hatchback has mag wheels, stickers and RBZ53 plates.08 Jan 12:19 AM
Northern AdvocateEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Lower road toll linked to safer vehicles, policing and road designLast year's national road toll fell to 272 deaths, a record low per capita.07 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Entitlement issues': Risk concerns over man who abducted and violated jogger Haydn Christy violently took a woman from the streets in 2016 and sexually assaulted her.07 Jan 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Waiting game': Northland patients left in dark as 45 GP clinics hit by health data hackManage My Health has not named the clinics hit, leaving many patients in limbo.07 Jan 03:12 AM
Northern AdvocateHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāThe 180th anniversary events commemorate the final engagement of the 1845-46 Northern War.07 Jan 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateThe talking tūī taking humans by surprise Pita Tipene shared memories of his mother’s childhood tūī that spoke te reo.06 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCouple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepoverExperts say the kiwi was likely a lost juvenile that had simply wandered in.05 Jan 09:31 PM
Northern Advocate'Game changer': AI traps revolutionise battle against possums in NorthlandOne AI trap in Whangārei Heads caught 28 possums in just 14 days.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P Opinion: No. 1 Son’s wedding in the Bay of Plenty is set for late February.05 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Northern Advocate$1.9m boost puts new Ruakākā surf club a step closer to realityConstruction could start in August and is expected to take about 18 months.05 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFree fun vs $100k lease: Whangārei parents fight for kids’ play spaceParents say it is one of the few free, indoor, year-round spaces for tamariki.04 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBed desperation: Accommodation squeeze costs city major hockey eventThe 10-day Vantage Black Sticks Tri-Series was set to bring $5.1m in economic benefit.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: North kindies lead the way with sunflower project The latest news bites from around the region.04 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei 9yo fundraiser named Fred Hollows Humanity Awards finalistHolly Buchanan, 9, raised money for World Vision with a talent show.04 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'She was just so happy': Missing dog Rimu reunited with owner days after yacht capsizeThe curly-coated retriever was still wearing her bright orange lifejacket.04 Jan 02:29 AM
Northern AdvocateSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
Northern AdvocateFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
Northern AdvocateSerious crash closes SH1 near Brynderwyns, multiple people injuredThe two-vehicle crash was reported about 12.45pm03 Jan 12:24 AM
