OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: The wasp encounter did nothing to ease my phobiaThe pain from the stings seemed to increase every minute.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Like a pack of dogs’: Widow describes trio hissing as husband stabbed to death'They were hissing and my daughter was just screaming,' she told the High Court.14 Mar 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateScrub fire contained at Brynderwyns, motorists asked to avoid areaEmergency services are attending the blaze beside the road.14 Mar 03:55 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei District Council meeting on Monday to vote on fluoridationWhangārei may start water fluoridation on Wednesday, pending council approval14 Mar 03:08 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson taken to hospital after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandEmergency services responded about 8.45am to reports of a person hit by a vehicle.13 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand miningEconomist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.13 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘The threat is quite real’: Hapū fights to save sacred treesThe trees at Onoke Heights are at least 200 years old and have a sacred history.13 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Whara/Bream Head should be closed due to sacred land, hapū sayThe Bream Head walkway is nationally significant but was the site of ancient wars. 13 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipseNorthlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.13 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laidA 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.12 Mar 10:58 PM
Northern AdvocateSlight delays expected as highway through Kawakawa rebuiltState Highway One through Kawakawa getting rebuilt from Sunday.12 Mar 10:20 PM
Northern AdvocateRāhui possible as pāua stocks dwindleEight Far North hapū discussing problem of excessive pāua taken at Ahipara.12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North drought could lead to more water retrictions Far North's big dry could mean more restrictions on water use12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland uni student one of eight scholarship recipientsTe Waiu o Aotearoa Trust scholarship for Northland uni student12 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Third World’: Northland town water restrictions spark concernsRainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Graduates on the moveThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘I love you, I love you’: Daughter's final words as stabbed dad died in her armsEuan Mackey was allegedly murdered by three people over a property dispute.12 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJury finds sports coach not guilty of indecent assault chargesCharges included six counts of indecent assault and one of unlawful sexual connection.11 Mar 11:22 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal knowledge the winning edge at 90 Mile Beach Snapper BonanzaTwo Far North fishers have landed the biggest fish at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.11 Mar 10:14 PM
Northern AdvocateCommuters face delays in Whangārei after crashPolice were notified of the crash at 8.12am on Wednesday.11 Mar 09:23 PM
Northern AdvocateAnger at speed limit changes: ‘It affects so many people on the roads’Residents said they wanted lower speeds as they were tired of “running the gauntlet” 11 Mar 09:18 PM
Northern Advocate‘Why shouldn’t it be an iwi’: Ngāpuhi’s Northport investment pushThe Tupu Tonu fund aims to strengthen its role in regional infrastructure.11 Mar 06:53 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Business ideas competition is back The latest news bites from around the region.11 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Win for transparency’: Emergency Whangārei fluoridation meeting cannedA new meeting is set for Monday with fluoridation on the agenda.11 Mar 12:18 AM
Northern AdvocateMachete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapesPolice were called after machetes were allegedly presented in the Taipa store.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'You did it baby:' Man allegedly stabbed to death over property disputeCrown claims Denise Davis warned victim’s family they'd return to take the house.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNinety-year-old’s passion for pickleball encourages all agesHelen Drinkwater started playing pickleball at 84 during a trip to the US.10 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Get on with it’: Dentist urges council to fluoridate waterWhangārei District Council faces a $5m fine for resisting Govt fluoridation directive.10 Mar 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The unanticipated workout of chasing a runaway exercise ballMrs P believes a big green blow-up ball will boost our fitness routine.10 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘What an adventure’: Woman sets sailing world record around NorthlandFiona Heenan has set a world record for the longest distance sailed by a woman in a dinghy10 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWitness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.09 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Our district is one of New Zealand’s best kept secretsIt's time to start talking about how great Whangārei and Northland are.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social mediaVaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.09 Mar 03:00 AM
