PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Hungarian barman shares fears for future I visited Budapest last in the 1980s when it was under communist rule.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in NorthlandOvercrowding, inadequate bedding, mouldy mattresses put kids at risk of serious illness.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy being physically active is good for student learning – John WansboneOPINION: Movement and physical activity spark more than physical fitness.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamaransThe five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVeteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 casesHe began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFarmer's neglect: Emaciated stag was trapped in fence and thick mud, other deer were deadKaiwaka farmer Niven Lowrie admits to animal neglect, including 14 dead deer.04 Jul 02:57 AM
Northern AdvocateWhy 43 Whangārei drivers avoided fines for disability park misusePublic questions large number of successfully disputed tickets for unauthorised parking.03 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateConsumer NZ calls for action on 'shrinkflation' amid rising concernsConsumer NZ urges transparency from businesses regarding shrinkflation.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vape retailers caught selling to minorsThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorth warned thunderstorms possible as watch issuedMetService says there is a moderate chance of upgrading the watch to a warning. 03 Jul 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricingLocal taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.03 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Forever 25, our hero': Murder victim was trying to protect his cousinSchizophrenic 501 deportee must serve at least 10.5 years in prison.02 Jul 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHow to get the most out of Māori All Blacks v Scotland game dayIt's set to be an action-packed weekend for rugby fans across the motu.02 Jul 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateSnow Tane runs for Kaipara mayor, vows to restore trust and integrityTane, 64, currently leads the Te Rororoa Development Group, active in multiple sectors.02 Jul 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawalsNorthlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCityLink service to Ōtangarei street returns after rock-throwing incidentsThe regional council said elderly people were struggling to walk to the nearest stop. 01 Jul 03:10 AM
Northern AdvocateFormer Wimbledon champ's academy set to boost Northland tennisThe academy will offer beginner lessons, squad training, private coaching, and camps.01 Jul 01:58 AM
Northern AdvocateMedicinal cannabis leader among Act candidates to run for council in NorthlandLocal body election candidate nominations formally open on July 4 and close on August 1.30 Jun 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: The quest for the perfect wedding dress continuesShe has already found three 'perfect' dresses since March.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boostMP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.30 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Aupōuri kaitiaki group honoured for outstanding Northland conservationThe group planted more than 120,000 native plants and installed 16km of fencing.30 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSabbatical leave crucial for setting up rural mobile clinic in Far NorthMore than half of the clinic's Kawakawa patients had been waiting more than 10 months.30 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North council ordered to pay ex-CEO $210k in disputeThe council must pay over $210,000 to former chief executive Blair King.29 Jun 10:43 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland firefighters face struggles with ageing fleet and delaysFirefighters worry their ageing engine may impact response times.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: What have we achieved in three years?The Government approved the four-lane Northland Expressway after prolonged advocacy.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Innovative trial seeks to fill respite care gap in NorthlandThe Tai Tokerau survey showed a severe shortage of respite options in Northland.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jailThe fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.27 Jun 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppression lifted for man accused of murdering Far North localGeorge Raharaha, 73, is accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi in Hōreke.27 Jun 02:40 AM
Northern Advocate'It's time to pass the baton': Chorus marks 30 years with leadership changeThey’ve performed barbershop and modern a cappella since 1992.27 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSon of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuseHis accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.26 Jun 11:34 PM
Northern AdvocateActive front brings strong winds, downpours to NorthlandMetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am. 26 Jun 09:46 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.26 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara champions honoured, severe thunderstorms, Lotto winnersThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Jun 05:00 PM