Northern AdvocateRallies for climate action held in Northland and across NZ on FridayMarches are being held in Whangārei and Kaitaia as part of a NZ-wide day of protest.26 May 03:09 AM
Northern AdvocateWBHS employment dispute: Order for destruction of key documents wrong, court rulesEmployment Relations Authority's order against a learning support helper has been quashed.26 May 02:08 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily left with only the clothes on their back after home razed to the groundA family member came out of the bathroom to discover a 'raging' fire in the home.26 May 01:54 AM
Northern AdvocateArt project blends biology and techArtists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.26 May 12:08 AM
Northern AdvocateCritically injured Northland yachtie able to move his fingersPanama doctors taking Marcel Syron off the ventilator to improve his lung muscles.26 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateShots reportedly fired after rumoured road rage incidentPolice say no arrests have yet been made in relation to yesterday's incident.25 May 08:22 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland - stabbing, Lotto win, earthquake and more rain dueNews snippets from Northland25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKamo Intermediate School's 'mighty' fundraiser for new sports gearStudents raised tens of thousands of dollars to be used for new sports equipment.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo more tournaments before end of Northland bowls seasonEnd of Northland bowls season approaching.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEx-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wardsMāori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.25 May 05:58 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby League Northland helping raise awareness around breast cancerRugby league players and officials will be wearing pink this weekend.25 May 03:43 AM
Northern AdvocateNew coach excited by the depth in the Taniwha squadFormer Scottish international John Leslie is the new Taniwha mentor.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Double-decker spotted; and Emergency Mobile AlertNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland eventNorthland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus24 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Ludicrous and unsafe': Gym owner says cops could have stopped arsonistKaikohe gym badly damaged in a suspected arson attack24 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Stealing from their own community': Thieves target hospice charity shopThe theft of two rings worth more than $4000 is a major blow to the charity.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver appears to lead officers on drawn out chase; police investigating failed burglariesNo confirmation yet whether chase linked to overnight attempted burglaries.24 May 03:07 AM
Northern AdvocateCompany found guilty after death of tourist on Northland sand dunesSand Safaris 2014 found guilty after death of sandboarding Korean tourist.24 May 01:54 AM
Northern AdvocateSon of former All Blacks' captain named as new Northland rugby head coachJohn Leslie has been named as the new Northland rugby head coach.24 May 01:11 AM
Northern AdvocateRawhiti and Paparoa firefighters off to fight Alberta wildfiresTwo Northland firefighters part of NZ crew to Canada24 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoys' High band hit right notes at regional school rock competitionReady, Set! from Whangārei Boys’ High School wins Smokefreerockquest regional final23 May 06:57 PM
Northern AdvocateBoxer Lani Daniels’ world title fight could be her lastWhangārei boxer Lani Daniels in historic world title bout on Saturday.23 May 06:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Critical crash, biosecurity risk and hospo finalistsNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounding regions.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMāori gains from Budget 2023 highlighted at Whangārei breakfast meeting with MPsGovernment’s Māori MPs explain what the Budget has delivered to Māori in Northland23 May 03:11 AM
Northern AdvocateWhy breaching name suppression in the Ruakākā homicide case is such a big dealA breach is considered contempt of court - a serious offence.23 May 03:05 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen jailed for five years for killing Good Samaritan who gave him a liftNorthlander Michael Biggins was giving two youths a lift when he was stabbed to death.23 May 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Cluster of potholes’ causes airbags to deploy, leaves mum with huge repair billA Northland mum is in shock after she hit several potholes causing an airbag to deploy.22 May 09:51 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia foodbank forced to scale back service due to donation shortageFoodbanks are experiencing a severe shortage in donations due to cost of living pressures.22 May 09:38 PM
Northern Advocate‘Prepare to go to jail’: Judge warns worker who stole from community organisationKathryn Morale Holmes, 58, appeared in the Whangārei District Court.22 May 07:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Something utterly ridiculous': Business owner begins hunt for Northland's ugliest carMelanie Kinghan has hatched another plan to liven up her Kerikeri Rd business.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSick of crime, he closed his dairy and opened a cafe. Thieves struck againCash register ripped out and stolen from cafe in Whangārei.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCompany fined $180,000 after worker injured by debarking machineMachine operator suffered serious injuries while operating debarking machine in Northland.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice warning after Ruakākā homicide accused named on social mediaA woman has been charged after two pre-school children were killed in Ruakākā last Monday.22 May 05:30 AM