Northern AdvocateCreative Northland weekend draws thousands and raises $158k for charityRelay for Life in Whangārei raised over $158,000 for the Northland Cancer Lodge.23 Mar 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate'To ensure their safety': Vessel, occupant located by policePolice appealed for information on Monday in the hopes of ensuring the occupants' safety.23 Mar 03:18 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders urged to prepare as 50 hours of wet weather looms MetService says heavy rain and strong winds could reach warning criteria from Wednesday.22 Mar 11:29 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s election battle lines emerge as MPs lock in 2026 plansCost of living, housing and roads are key issues in Northland for this year's election.22 Mar 09:29 PM
Northern Advocate'Dangerous': Psychiatrists excluded from decisions on who shares jail cells - reportMental health workers had 'no input' before two mentally ill prisoners were put together.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Governing our water well for the futureOPINION: The upcoming votes on regional water reforms are about safeguarding a basic need.22 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen chases dream shot at Premier LeagueTwo young Northland footballers have been chosen to train with a Premier League giant.21 Mar 08:14 PM
Northern AdvocateThe blank canvas: How redundancy helped shape a new passionRaewyn Lindsay spent more 11 years at NorthTec before she was made redundant in December. 21 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: Grief, grammar and a bench-side breakdown OPINION: The language purist became distraught over redundant phrases.20 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNew aerial photos reveal scale of Helena Bay hill slip damage The Helena Bay hill slip is expected to take 15,000 truckloads to clear.20 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFish and chips mood meter: Takeaway owners link quiet Fridays to fuel crisisKerikeri owner Janna Sicely says fuel-price fears hit Friday-night trade.20 Mar 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen turns grief into purpose as Relay for Life youth ambassadorElla Sheppard became a Relay for Life youth ambassador after losing her mum to cancer.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Businesses are suffering': Calls to boost Bay of Islands marketing as visits dipCruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands dropped from 92 to 47 this season.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hātea River Walk swing bridge closed in Whangārei after safety failThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland kiwifruit karakia for New Zealand’s $5 billion harvest startThe operation anchors the North’s forecast $80m kiwifruit harvest this season.19 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCash injection for dog desexing in Auckland and Northland hopes to drive changeUp to 3000 dogs are expected to be desexed in the coming year thanks to $1.2m funding.19 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Great news for New Zealand reef fish': Jones scraps bycatch rule changeThe rule protects 19 reef fish species across FMAs 1 and 9, from Cape Runaway to Taranaki.18 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Cultural vandalism': Whangārei residents angry over Sunday library closure Sunday visits averaged 380 people, compared with 690 on Saturdays.18 Mar 05:00 PM
Opinion John Williamson: Wake-up call: Driver fatigue can be deadly International studies show fatigue plays a role in about 20% of crashes.18 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCreative clash or golden weekend: Northland arts and charity events collideArtBeat, Opera in the Garden, Relay for Life make for Northland creative weekend bonanza.18 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei search warrant uncovers guns, ammunition and cannabisA 46-year-old man and 44-year-old woman will appear jointly in court.18 Mar 01:28 AM
Northern Advocate'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fearsChannel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.17 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Rising Northland athletics stars medal and set record at nationalsAged just 13, long jumper Elle Webb was Northland's youngest nationals athlete.17 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Mudfish crowned Fish of the YearThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionPaul Linton: Growth will stall unless visitors and investors keep their social licenceTourism hot spots like the Bay of Islands face big costs locals now shoulder.16 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCars the leading cause of reported kiwi deaths across NorthlandReported kiwi deaths in Northland rose to 99 in 2025, up from 86 in 2024.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri fruitgrower Robert Manuel in Ahuwhenua Young Māori Grower awards finalsThe Northland kiwifruit worker is a finalist in the awards.15 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders stage protest against Bream Bay sand-mining applicationThe bid seeks consent to dredge sand offshore for 35 years.15 Mar 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi: Not one more mokopuna should be lost to any system that cycles abuseOPINION: The expertise of iwi, hapū and kaupapa Māori organisations must be elevated.15 Mar 03:45 PM
