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
Northern AdvocateMotorcyclist, motorist killed in grim weekend on Northland roadsState Highways 1, 11 closed for several hours while crashes investigated.22 May 03:10 AM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: Any concerns about civic centre now put to restInitially, Mayor Vince Cocurullo struggled to justify the cost to the public..21 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Sailor rescued; lucky Lotto winnersThe latest news bites from around the region.21 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSharks score off a turnover to win in KaihuThe Sharks overpowered Kamo at home in their Premier rugby meeting.21 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate100-year-old motorcycles feature at annual Northland rallyA motorcycle from 1918 featured at the annual event.21 May 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move inThe WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.21 May 01:01 AM
Northern Advocate‘Right place, right time’ as yachtie rescued in Whangārei HarbourSolo sailor got into difficulties off McLeod Bay around noon on Saturday.20 May 06:01 AM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Disco the Kiwi's final dance before release back into the wildDisco's departure has sparked mixed emotions from the team at Kiwi North.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Beating the myth out of 'beating the bulge'Tight hip flexors can lead to a lot of issues - not just around our stomachs.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrent Eastwood: How sporting codes are trying to keep kids engagedA huge effort is being put into the way sporting codes cater for younger people.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Health and safety - the two most dangerous words in the modern lexiconHow a tale of troublesome tipple proves a point about autonomy.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow safe is your job? Where the economic challenges will biteEmployment numbers up in Northland but tough times ahead for some businesses19 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Rāhui for missing kayaker lifted; trio arrested after overnight burglaryThe latest news bites from around the region.19 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Worst seaweed pest' found in Bay of Islands days after council sounds alarmThe “foot and mouth” of marine seaweed pests was discovered on a Rāwhiti beach.19 May 06:51 AM
Northern Advocate‘They’re good fellas’: Boaties at centre of life-saving rescue drama thank Northland helicopter crewSkipper urges other boaties to be prepared with the right gear, training and communication19 May 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate'It's about being an upstander': Pink Shirt Day celebrated in WhangāreiSchools across the region spread awareness for anti-bullying by dressing in pink attire.19 May 02:59 AM
Northern AdvocateWorkSafe prohibits high-risk school trips after Abbey Caves deathWorkSafe has issued two notices to the high school as it undergoes investigation.19 May 01:57 AM
Northern Advocate'It was my worst nightmare': Dad relives day son hurt in deadly crashThe ute Ryan Hall's young son was travelling in collided head-on with a truck.19 May 01:17 AM
Northern AdvocateFine weather sees delayed Northland bowls comps finally playedJanice Little wins delayed Northland Women's Centre Singles bowls title.18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHarshinni Nayyar from Whangārei Girls High to compete in national Race Unity Speech Awards finalWhangārei Girls' High student Harshinni Nayyar wins regional Race Unity Speech Awards18 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate70 students compete at Northland Scholastic Surf trialsNorthland Scholastic Surf trials see big turnout from region's schools18 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBudget 2023 report card: Do the Govt's financial commitments meet the grade?Four themes dominate this year's Budget - the cost of living among them.18 May 06:16 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North residents choosing not to get cancer treatment because of travel stressFunding to support isolated Northland communities get access to hospital services.18 May 05:23 AM
Northern AdvocateRuakākā children's deaths: Police took nearly an hour to dispatch staffPolice shared further details after their response time raised questions.18 May 04:40 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangarei Boys' High School and LSA in dispute over employment mattersUnjustified disadvantage grievance challenged.17 May 11:57 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad Safety Week 2023: We can't blame crashes on road conditions, says driver trainerGerry O'Connell has spent more than a decade trying to make our roads safer.17 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStorm-damaged roads need $185.5m of repairs - but leaders aren't holding their breathNorthland's storm-ravaged roads need $185.5m - but will today's Budget deliver?17 May 05:00 PM
