PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businessesNorthland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSheryl Mai: Community connection at the heart of local governmentThe importance of elected members' connection with their community cannot be overstated,31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePioneering police dog handler dies at 91One of the first police dog handlers in NZ, Northland's Graham Bracey, has died.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBumper year for Zonta book saleProfits from the annual book sale go to charitable causes.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRejigged Whangārei marina plans given the green lightThe estimated cost of the new marina climbs to $15m under revised designs.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Bus terminal vandalised, river walk now openCatch up on what's happening around the region29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: All Blacks deserve our kindnessThe country attaches vast importance to its national rugby team.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: If you're looking to remove barriers, car parks and toilets are low-hanging fruitWon't it be a great day when we have a Minister of Disability Issues who has a disability.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'He's got a lot to give, and he absolutely loves it'. Success at endurance ridingVicki Comrie-Moore and her horse Sarge have had a successful endurance riding career.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Five little Moa died in a cave in NorthlandThe little Moa were found only in New Zealand.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei youth homelessness needs an 'immediate' solutionNorthland youth identify solutions to address homelessness.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateShopping centre staff cop $700-plus parking finesTarewa Centre workers have received hundreds of dollars worth of fines in the mail.29 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen killer jailed: Man's search for friendship ends in 'pain and dying alone'Judge says life imprisonment appropriate for teen who killed mate in brutal knife attack.29 Jul 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland prison population down 29 per centInformation sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chancesLarge number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tabFNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndustrial action causes postponement of elective surgeriesAnaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.27 Jul 11:41 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Youth arrested after vandalism; Govt to fund fluoridation of Whangārei, Far North water supplyNews snippets from across the region.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMulticultural storytelling is 'weaving the strands of humanity'Landing in Whangārei is an evolving project to narrate people's belonging to the place.27 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A major structural problem': Safety concerns close Parua Bay wharfReactions to Parua Bay wharf in Whangārei Heads being closed have been mixed.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateUnderstanding the awesome animal at the end of a leadA dog's superpower can lead it into trouble if owners aren't paying attention27 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Volunteers needed, hospital ward reopens todaySnippets of news from around the region.26 Jul 10:50 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest two youth after vandalism; Morningside dairy burgledBurglars stole cash and cigarettes from the dairy and fled with two stolen cars.26 Jul 07:29 PM
Northern AdvocateCovid-19 linked to increase risk of shingles for over 50sPeople over 50 who had Covid-19 are 15 per cent more likely to develop shingles.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMichael Hurst takes on notorious novel by Roman philosopher and scholarMichael Hurst has his work cut out for him during his latest production The Golden Ass.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStudents return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateZonta annual book sale back againZonta Whangārei teams up with Lions again for the annual book fair26 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Show me what you fellas have done': Northland residents question work on shoddy state highwaysNew data shows Northland roads are getting worse despite a "large" maintenance programme.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHeavy rain to ease after day of floodingHeavy rain has soaked Northland, with 114mm recorded in Kerikeri.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infectionFour cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: From the All Blacks to nose hair, how our chats have changedWe did have a good chat about one thing that's very important to blokes of our age.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMāori TV advocate makes hall of fameFor 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice urge motorists to avoid non-essential travel due to surface flooding, slipsWet weather has again caused slips, surface flooding and power outages.24 Jul 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFive fruit and veg daily 'bare minimum': How to boost nutrients on your plateHow to get more veges into your diet.24 Jul 05:00 PM