PhotosJess Olsen of Hello Pickle shaves off her 13-year-old dreads for I am HopeJess Olsen has so far raised $5,000 for Mike King's I am Hope. 01 Dec 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Everyone is struggling': Soaring power bills take their tollNorthland residents are having great difficulty keeping up with their power bills.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei rowing girls paddle to success at regattaThe Whangārei novice girls squad cleaned up at the large regatta.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei urged to make the most of tourism accoladesToday’s travellers are seeking something deeper than just good scenery, tourism boss says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Enormous' $10 million cannabis seizure by Northland policePolice cannot rule out further arrests or charges in relation to the operations.30 Nov 11:56 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after Tūtūkākā Coast crashA person has died after two vehicles collided on Ngunguru Rd.30 Nov 09:44 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei used to be the place you stopped only for a toilet break. Not any more.Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.30 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Chinese restaurant ordered to pay former worker $23KThe worker said some weeks he was made to work up to 87 hours over a seven-day period.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhere Ninety Mile Beach mussel spat come from has finally been revealedMussel spat washing up on Ninety Mile Beach is from local reefs30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthlander's weigh in on the 'Make it 16' debateThe Advocate chatted to locals about their thoughts.29 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePay rise for Northland community nurses, but GP nurses excludedCommunity health workers are in for a pay rise across Northland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIt's merry and bright at St John's Golden ChurchSt John's Golden Church, Whangārei is hosting a festive show of about 50 Christmas trees.29 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChange of plea wanted by Northland man who owned dog that killed kiwiMan who owns dog that killed kiwi in Northland wants to change his guilty plea29 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Primary School celebrates anniversary in styleStudents and teachers dressed up in Victorian clothing to mark 150 years of education.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOur outdated work week: Why the promise of four days is so enticingAcademics say we're working in an outdated system with aged stereotypes.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PhotosWhangārei Primary School's 150th anniversaryPhotos from Whangārei Primary School's 150th anniversary celebration - costume parade.29 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland extras wanted for Jason Momoa's 'epic' new TV seriesCasting agent overwhelmed by response to call for extras in 'epic' historical drama.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEnough is enough: Whangārei dairy owners call for law change after fatal stabbingDairy owners want to see more consequences for robbers28 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Ecklonia Kelp is the backbone of our ocean ecosystems, and what you can do to help.A local group is restoring the oceans spirit out in Tūtūkākā28 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's wettest November on record sees 360mm fallNorthland's wettest November on record saw more than five times the monthly rain average.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: Northland dairy owners close doors as part of nationwide vigil for slain workerDairies nationwide will be closing their doors between 12.30pm and 2.30pm.27 Nov 10:53 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitaia boxer Mea Motu is new WBC Asia Super bantamweight championNorthland boxer Mea Motu claims first international title in Dubai.27 Nov 10:35 PM
Northern AdvocateCorys Electrical Whangārei ram-raided over weekendThe Whangārei store doesn't have CCTV, so witnesses are encouraged to call the police.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDr Shane Reti: Rural hospitals have highest ED nurse shortagesProvincial hospitals have been some of the worst hit by nursing shortages in EDs.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWalking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restoredA farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei dance academy to celebrate 40 years with two days of showsThousands of local children have learnt to dance with WADPA and performed at summer shows.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTV sergeant joins forces with Northland police to recover stolen propertyActor Neill Rea, from The Brokenwood Mysteries, helped police track down his stolen kayak.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas spirit on display at Whangārei Christmas ParadeFestive spirit to the fore at Whangārei Christmas Parade.26 Nov 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow you can help someone as they fight through an eating disorderThis year wait times in Northland average about 11 days26 Nov 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettUsing his chainsaw givese Joe Bennett a new look at lifeJoe Bennett finds chainsawing gives him something to muse on.25 Nov 09:58 PM
Northern AdvocateNew mobile healthcare service hits the roadThe new van is a fully equipped diagnostic clinic.25 Nov 04:00 PM
