Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Crash blocks traffic, lodge faces liquidation and books for AfghansNews snippets from the Far North.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Kohu features poems from Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize competitionPoets submitted to Kohukohu Library’s Poetry Prize feature in new book28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStorm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeksAccess to Cape Rēinga is restricted while storm repair work is done.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCustomer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rustValue Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 yearsA site occupation has been averted and an iwi leader says the land dispute is resolved.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLoopholes in vape regulations a worry, expert saysExpert says new vape measures will not be as effective as hoped.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire chief calls for helping hands after 80yo man loses everything in blazeHouse fire causes 80-year-old man to lose everything.28 Aug 05:36 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville residents hit out at council’s $8 million transport connectivity movesThe town of 5000 is to get up to 17 new pedestrian crossings under the proposals.28 Aug 05:21 AM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: These are times of great uncertaintyThe LTP will be coming out to you for comment in March next year.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCat's got your, er, gardening gloves: Meet Milo, the cheeky thieving felineMilo has paw-fected the art of pinching gardening gloves from unsuspecting neighbours.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaniwha pipped at the hooter by ManawatūA team that hadn’t won a game in this year’s NPC beat the Taniwha.27 Aug 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateTrees brought down by cyclone turned into firewood for needy familiesDowned trees were identified as the second biggest impact after Cyclone Gabrielle.27 Aug 01:39 AM
Northern Advocate'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
SportRugby World Cup: Northland props get front row view of Taniwha rugby historyMighty Kauri could potentially anchor an All Black World Cup front row.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: No cattle beast in history ever did such a thing as thisSome trampers had all the gear, others none. I lay in between.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSports development in Northland on its way to hitting a home runOpinion: A massive collaboration is working behind the scenes to bolster sport.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Piano quartet to visit, vaccination advice and maritime festivalThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarolyn HansenCarolyn Hansen: If your attitude towards exercise is bad, are you willing to change it?OPINION: We all have the opportunity to keep ourselves healthy and well.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Decades of wedded bliss inside tiny churchBy 1984, 44 weddings had been celebrated in the chapel and many more since.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAbbey Caves death: Rāhui could be extended as debate on access continuesHapū declared a rāhui at Abbey Caves until the end of August, but it may be extended.25 Aug 04:15 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor pours cold water on final Three Waters legislation progressEntity A will be New Zealand’s first of 10 water services entities to be set up.25 Aug 04:12 AM
Northern AdvocatePrimary kids shine bright in yellow for Daffodil DayA local primary school was a ray of sunshine on Daffodil Day 202325 Aug 03:59 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei MP Emily Henderson bows out with plea for to end divisivenessWhangarei MP Emily Henderson reveals her proudest moments in her valedictory speech.25 Aug 03:49 AM
PhotosA sea of yellow at Tikipunga PrimaryDaffodil Day was well and truly represented at Tikipunga Primary School on Friday25 Aug 01:59 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Derelict wharf removed; Mangawhai Tavern Market set for SaturdayThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateIt's serious money: Questions raised over taxpayer money funding free vouchers for private clinicsAn ED consultant asks why White Cross vouchers are being funded instead of more staff.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Kauri Volleyball sets itself up for greater successThe men have a rare game on home turf which they say will be a redemption match.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Dog bylaw attracts mass feedback; urgent upgrades to Ōkiato car ferry rampThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Aug 05:00 AM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why don’t we care enough to use seatbelts and child restraints properly?We need to take note of our road fatalities where a lack of restraints were an issue.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu and Lani Daniels defending world boxing titles on SaturdayAsthma won't stop Kaitāia's Mea Motu defending her IBO super bantamweight title.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBusiness cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incidentBig $405K penalty for Far North tour company after death of tourist on sand dunes.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKororāreka Marae Komiti introduces fifth three-month fishing rāhui in Bay of IslandsThree-month fishing rāhui in Bay of Islands to help reinstate fishery stocks.23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Herstory of Women's Rugby' Black Ferns exhibition on displayKaitāia hosting exhibition on history of Black Ferns23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Kapa haka, ferry ramp upgrade and not guilty pleaNews snippets from the Far North.23 Aug 05:00 PM
