Northern AdvocateIt's a real kiwi Christmas at Whangārei's bird recovery centre The first chick has hatched and the second egg is expected to hatch in about a fortnight.18 Dec 10:01 PM
Northern Advocate'I’ve made it': Whangārei teen turns self-doubt into top honoursThe Whangārei Girls’ High School dux once doubted she matched her peers.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil calls on Govt to ensure sand mining opponents heardWhangārei Mayor Ken Couper has urged Chris Bishop and Shane Jones to hear the group.18 Dec 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville’s town hall replacement by 2028: Deputy MayorDemolition of the 1950s town hall is due to start by the middle of next year.18 Dec 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateSea of ‘jelly soup’ at popular beaches harmless ocean helpers Scientists say salps help lock away billions of tonnes of carbon from the sea.18 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
Northern Advocate'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOne of Northland's oldest waka ama clubs still going strong The club was founded 38 years ago in Ngunguru and recently held its annual regatta. 16 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePotential extreme fire risk for Northland as high winds and low humidity loomsFire permits remain in place for most of Northland, with some key exceptions.16 Dec 08:47 PM
Northern AdvocateParliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to NgāpuhiNgāti Rēhia will become kaitiaki while public access and reserve status remain.16 Dec 02:34 AM
Northern AdvocateTough touring times: NZ On Air fund helps Blindspott lock in Northland showThe Kiwi rock/metal band will play to about 1000 fans at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.15 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHistoric Battle of Te Ruapekapeka to be commemorated 180 years laterThree days of events to mark anniversary of Northern War battle.15 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSock thief to style icon: How a pup’s prank eyebrows drew hundreds of smiles Kelly Cameron's snap of Rusty in the driver's seat pulled in 800+ likes online.15 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The unexpected joy of going back to hard manual workOPINION: Over the years I’ve certainly done my fair share of hard yakkah.15 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateParasite confirmed in Waipu Estuary mullet; health risk deemed low, but advice to fishers givenMPI says the parasite has been present in New Zealand mullet since at least 2013.15 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Three locals named Kiwibank New Zealander awards semifinalistsThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateFree festive feasts: Community rallies to feed lonely and struggling whānauChristmas Day community events will ensure no one is lonely or hungry at Christmas.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCounting the cost: Hundertwasser Art Centre struggles to hit visitor targetsIt is hoped new highway signs will help turn around the unique centre's $1.4m loss.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: Old Moose Jaw photo booth strip unlocks a Christmas pastAt 26, the writer was hitchhiking solo across a frozen Canadian prairie.12 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: 2025 a year of setbacks, wins and hope Grassroots wins in Tai Tokerau reveal inclusion growing from community.12 Dec 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung golfer gets slam-dunk hole-in-one despite 12,500-to-1 oddsNorth Golf's David Mullan says Josh Beckham is a star player.12 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo arrested after reported fight outside Whangārei shopping centrePeople reported seeing a fight outside the Otaika Shopping Centre this afternoon.12 Dec 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateQuiet hours, big impact: How a Whangārei play space put neurodiverse kids firstTiaho Trust says Flip has shown how listening and adapting can create real inclusion.11 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaulA safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Puzzle fans flock to Whangārei library swap eventThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'Pure acts of evil': Two victims face their abuser after years of repeated sexual abuse George Ace's historical offending against two children spanned several years.11 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'All hell broke loose': Wild cross-country chase after suspected scallop poachingTwo men were caught after a brief chase through Headland Farm Park in Whangārei Heads.11 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
Northern AdvocateGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew water era: Councils set up steering group for Northland services shiftThe group will guide the creation of CCO Northland Water Done Well.10 Dec 10:00 PM
