Northern AdvocateWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a new partnership could keep Northland’s talent and innovation at homeTwo new Northland-based Massey roles will begin the partnership in early 2026.05 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Tui Leisure Marching Team put best foot forwardLeisure marching is on the rise in Northland, with 2029 national champs in the region.04 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomes project to help ease Kaitāia housing strain for over-50sBuilding progressing on 28 new Far North homes for those aged 50-plus.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘We on’: Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with womanThe woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.04 Nov 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Why I’m angry about what happened to my grandsonA couple walked past twice without helping the bleeding two-year-old boy.03 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMost Kaipara special votes disallowed in knife-edge mayoral raceJudge Kevin Kelly ruled Snow Tane’s recount bid failed to show irregularities.03 Nov 02:25 AM
Northern AdvocateMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farmIt is expected to produce enough electricity to power about half the homes in Northland.02 Nov 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHometown drive and teamwork at heart of Whangārei’s new deputy mayorScott McKenzie says he had always wanted to make 'a real contribution' to his hometown.02 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei students uncover possible war medals of hero airmanStudents found the medals in a dusty fish bin during a school holiday clean-up.01 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Far North mayor won't seek re-election in 2028 Women now hold 73% of seats on the Far North District Council.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s put Waipu on the map’: Brynderwyns detour boosts businessBusinesses on Cove Rd saw a surge when SH1 closed through the Brynderwyns.01 Nov 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion Joe Bennett: The thrill of the auction is lost to phone biddersThe school auction raised about $70,000 at its last event.31 Oct 03:30 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Retro cookbooks and the bizarre recipes that time forgotThe standout horror was a 'Man-in-the-moon Salad' made from eggs, rice and sausages.31 Oct 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
Northern AdvocateNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson struck by car in Whangārei taken to hospitalHato Hone St John says the person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.31 Oct 02:41 AM
Northern Advocate‘Callous and brutal’: Man who abused five partners jailed for 19 yearsJustice Rebecca Edwards imposed 19 years’ jail with a 10-year minimum term.31 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNgātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights IslandsNgātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.30 Oct 09:56 PM
Northern Advocate‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānauAbout 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.30 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘One of the most remarkable’: Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht hits marketTake a photo tour through Michael Hill's $25m floating masterpiece.30 Oct 01:47 AM
Northern Advocate‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei plumber earns national recognitionThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Oct 03:50 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Is the Govt’s boy racer crackdown a sledgehammer to crack a walnut?The Bill would let courts destroy cars after a first street racing conviction.29 Oct 03:45 PM
