PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Birthday sparks memories of travels gone byA coming trip to celebrate his birthday brings back good and bad memories for Joe Bennett.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarolyn HansenComment: Why not adopt the more flexible, lenient 80/20 rule for eating?Once the cravings take over, the diet tanks and the guilt sets in.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: No lifeguards, manslaughter accused named, and community clean-up dayCatch up on what's happening.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell ferry collision sparks calls for mandatory boatie trainingOpponents of boating licences view the sea as ‘the last bastion of freedom’.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRehab success keeps meth dealer out of prisonThe dealer sold meth to fund his own addiction.21 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePair accused after gas station stabbing death are in hospitalShayden Perkinson was killed after a "serious assault".21 Apr 04:53 AM
Northern AdvocateLeaky, mouldy Dargaville Town Hall to close from MondayWeather-tightness failure means part of the leaking town hall must be demolished.21 Apr 04:45 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman who assaulted Winz staffer jailed after further chargesDefendant had 28 pages of previous offences, court told.21 Apr 03:55 AM
Northern Advocate74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in WhangāreiThe woman is on lifetime parole for murder.21 Apr 12:12 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo-term MP Angie Warren-Clark to stand for Labour in Whangārei in October’s general electionWarren-Clark is a list MP based in Tauranga.21 Apr 12:08 AM
Northern AdvocateSuppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland babyThe teen has been charged with manslaughter in relation to a 5-week-old baby.20 Apr 10:42 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Stand Up's anti-violence campaign takes offNew community movement Whangārei Stand Up gets a respected leader to front the campaign.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWarning as milk production and number of cows declineThe smallest average herd sizes are in Northland, Auckland and Taranaki.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow asking prices for homes compare to sold price tagsThe figures suggest more vendors and buyers are reaching common ground.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conductWhangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's junior bowlers fighting for rep honours this weekendThe latest news from Northland's bowls scene.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Corrections industrial action, Hundertwasser art auctionCatch up on what's happening around the region.20 Apr 05:28 AM
Northern AdvocateInsurance company reveals the car most stolenDrivers of Nissans in Northland, Toyotas and Mazdas elsewhere - lock your cars.19 Apr 10:12 PM
Northern AdvocateAnzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respectPeople across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: It's time we took a bold approach to roadside drug testingThe mind boggles that we can’t find an appropriate testing device.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Field of Remembrance to blossom at WaitangiLatest news from Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Enough is enough': Group aims to tackle violent crime through community actionMany in the city are feeling vulnerable and scared.19 Apr 05:52 AM
Northern AdvocateEmily Henderson: We’ve listened and our plan will mean affordable waterUnder our proposal households will still make massive savings.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe tug-of war over whether violent crimes need harsher penaltiesWhangārei stabbing death leads to political debate on sentencing punishment.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: 300 lifejackets given out; and person injured in workplace injuryNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWin tickets: Big Bike Film Night’s celebration of cycling returns to NorthlandOne-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHousing, food security main issues for Northlanders as recession loomsRising costs are set to add another $150 a week in expenses for households.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland brewery and pizza restaurant stung over ad with no mention of alcohol near schoolThe complainant said the billboard could be used to market alcohol to children.18 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders will have to travel further afield to attend Juicy Fest 2024Chosen locations for 2024 are Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga and Auckland.18 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate$60k fines and penalties for fisher's unreported catchA Northland commercial fisher has been fined for failing to report 2.5 tonnes of snapper.18 Apr 02:34 AM
Northern AdvocateWorkSafe informed after Northland workplace accidentWorkplace accident at Pukenui in Northland sees person flown to hospital17 Apr 11:32 PM
Northern AdvocateMāori child called 'thick': Teacher struck off for racist remarks, force-feeding kidsStaff reported 11 incidents of mistreatment of children in an organisational review.17 Apr 10:28 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland needs at least 300 more nursesResidential aged care nurses in Northland are being poached by public hospitals.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland principals weigh in on reduced class sizesNew class size rules see a reduction from 29 students per teacher to 28.17 Apr 05:00 PM