Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Make poi, Lotto win, Bay pontoon work and home invasionNews snippets from the Far North25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Truckie rest stops are back, person found with gunshot woundThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAwanui's new toilets sees town up for second Keep NZ Beautiful awardThe colourful loos are part of the Te Hiku Open Spaces Revitalisation project.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s tougher GE stance at risk of being diluted, campaigners sayKDC didn't comment specifically on whethe it planned to soften its GE/GMOs approach.25 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Construction work creates employmentWhen planning for the future of a district, construction projects must happen.24 Sep 08:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNo major gongs but plenty of recognition for Northland surf lifeguards at annual awardsTen Northland lifegurds honoured at SLSNZ annual awards24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Stoked’: $637m Fonterra payout for Northland’s dairy farmersNo big spend up from Northland's dairy farmers despite big payout24 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA win-win situation: New programme pairs unwanted adult cats with elderly Far North residents"Everyone wants kittens, so there’s a lot of adult cats in the rescue".24 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Two Lotto wins, bad driving and ferry ramp upgradeNews snippets from across Northland.24 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelping you save money - grower sells kumara for $5 a kgA Far North grower sells kumara for $5/kg when its $14 at supermarkets. How does he do it?24 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festivalThe Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.24 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA friendly vibe: Inaugural Sandbox Fandom Festival a hit with NorthlandersThe Sandbox Fandom Festival attracted some wild and wacky costumes to Whangārei24 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateYou know it's spring in the Far North when the shining cuckoo singsThe Far North welcomes spring with the first report of shining cuckoo song.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland’s tropical oasis a labour of lovePeople travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Significant mosaic repaired; Daylight Savings startsThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: This is the wild wonderful coastOPINION: It is a constant reminder of the earth’s massive forces, of our impermanence.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA parent's guide to entertaining the kids these school holidaysCircus workshops to wood working and other arty crafts: A list your kids are sure to love.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBy then he was too sick: Man waiting for cancer treatment dies on day of oncologist appointmentDiagnosed with cancer on July 4 and died on September 13 without receiving any treatment.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCruel home loss for Taniwha in Bunnings NPC match against Bay of PlentyThe Taniwha have suffered another close defeat after the Steamers scored a late try.22 Sep 10:14 AM
Northern AdvocateFNDC moves toward stricter measures to curb 'out-of-control' cat populationBut one councillor thinks council has set itself up to fail given the difficulties.22 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJust in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watchKeep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.22 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'The worst is yet to come': Fears Northland's dominant drowning toll set to continueWater safety top boss fears worst yet to come amid appalling Northland death figures.21 Sep 07:59 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Godwits return from Alaska; lucky Lotto winnerThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStrawberry grower facing shortage of plants turns to vege productionA strawberry grower says fruit's prices will increase.21 Sep 05:16 AM
Northern AdvocateUnwell passenger evacuated from cruise ship 120km off Northland coastThe ship was 120km offshore when the passenger needed to be airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 03:52 AM
Northern AdvocateMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injuryThe young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.21 Sep 01:39 AM
Northern Advocate"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a gifted pair of boots can make a difference: Call for more sporting donationsThe small gesture of donating sports kit can make a big difference for someone.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWeedbusters ready to tackle Far North’s pest plantsFree Far North workshops grow new generation of weedbusters20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Social housing is a live issue and Kainga Ora needs to listen to resident concernsOPINION: The issue in Kensington is not just about what happens next door.20 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHistory-making hometown showdown for boxing greats Mea Motu and Lani Daniels“I’ve always dreamed of coming back home,” Kaitāia's Mea Motu says.20 Sep 04:48 AM
Northern AdvocateFire destroys historic old schoolhouse in Far NorthHistoric villa in Herekino burns down after being engulfed in flames.20 Sep 03:50 AM
