PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to beOPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on. 16 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily of eight ‘overwhelmed’ with donations after fire destroys homeThe family walked away from the Oakleigh blaze with only the clothes on their backs.16 Dec 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate‘Total loss’: Whangārei home destroyed by fire overnightThe fire destroyed the home on SH1 next to Oakleigh petrol station.15 Dec 05:17 PM
Northern AdvocateWomen’s Refuge gearing up for 'busiest time of the year'Experts warn a lack of services and high deprivation fuel domestic violence in Northland.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFestive fun run sees 250 Santas and elves flood WhangāreiPrizes were awarded for best-dressed Santas, pets, plus a surprise for one Grinch.15 Dec 04:52 AM
Northern Advocate'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeading meth cook in country's largest haul asks to move prisonsBrownie Harding is now eligible for parole but is refusing to take part in a rehab course.14 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How a chance meeting made a hash of a drug-smuggling friend's lifeOPINION: Chance leads to prison for Sammy, a former schoolmate turned hashish smuggler.13 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I love sharing it': Spreading Christmas cheer in memory of grandsonGlenice and Lloyd Hall have decorated their Hilltop Avenue home for 26 years.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'New Zealand has knocked our socks off' Family return to WhangāreiExit Only has been a solid craft in getting the family to their destinations safely.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate$50k reward still stands over letterbox wine killing of Dave DavanThe investigation remains open and will be reviewed in the New Year.13 Dec 02:01 AM
Northern Advocate'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unitThe Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.13 Dec 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Blues' grassroots efforts are inspiring the next generationSam Nock hopes Northland faces in Super Rugby inspires kids to pursue the sport.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Growing ties with India, Te Kopuru fire and moreThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity to take Oranga Tamariki to court after $63m funding terminated for vulnerable kidsOranga Tamariki funding cuts threaten Northland's only trauma support, risking 230 children.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why NZTA's stance on driving simulators misses the markDriving simulators help learner drivers' experiences and reactions to driving conditions.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Road Safety Trust wins at Whangārei A&P showThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAir NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concernsAir NZ cuts flights to Kerikeri and Whangārei, raising concerns over Northland's economy.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing tripRaniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting townTrucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.11 Dec 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's greatest rugby players immortalisedThe Northland Rugby Union is auctioning 30 framed jerseys to celebrate 100 years of rugby.11 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas cheer: Whangārei Lions Club's toy appeal helps families'No kid should go without a toy at Christmas,' says Lions Club's Hugh Deverell.10 Dec 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland hospitals struggle with IT outages, staff shortages escalateWhangārei doctor warns: 'Co-opting healthcare assistants for calls is wildly inappropriate.'09 Dec 07:57 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Excavator expert off to nationals after regional winThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSoulful family band The Petersens set for Whangārei, Kerikeri showsThe Petersens will be performing in Kerikeri and Whangārei next year09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrief affects half of Kiwis, study reveals‘Grief needs to be recognised’, says Katrina King; many rely on untrained friends.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateExhausted and in pain: Northland woman suffers multiple injuries after pack of dogs attackDog attacks in Far North rise; woman injured as pack of dogs maul her on Taipā Beach.09 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justiceHunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.09 Dec 02:31 AM
Northern AdvocateGovernment criticised over caulerpa plans as boating season peaksNgāti Kuta's Louise Clarke calls for urgent caulerpa surveillance as summer boat influx begins.09 Dec 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateHarbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insuranceRegional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.08 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Whangarei Council’s new parking strategy is under wayThis time of year can bring out the best and worst in people. Let’s help each other out.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateArmed police close major route through WhangāreiArmed police have closed major road through Whangārei as an incident unfolds08 Dec 03:23 AM
