Northern Advocate$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommunity spirit sparkles: Fireworks to fund Northland cancer lodge projectThe Whangārei Fireworks Spectacular is set to light up Semenoff Stadium on Saturday.29 Oct 12:37 AM
Northern Advocate'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHotel, apartments, drive-through restaurant all options for Whangārei siteCould Whangārei’s long-empty waterfront site finally get its moment?28 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShed containing trucks and cars involved in large blazeThe 20x20 metre shed was packed with trucks and cars.28 Oct 07:41 PM
Northern AdvocateHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWalker rescued off Northland's second-highest peak after becoming lostThe man waited five hours for search and rescue crews to reach him as darkness fell.28 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It could happen to anybody' - Unattended cooking likely cause of sushi bar fire All staff and customers escaped safely before the flames took hold.28 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lashed by 1100 lightning strikes as more rain loomsNorthland was hit by almost a quarter of the North Island's lightning strikes overnight.27 Oct 10:42 PM
Northern AdvocateLightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning displayLightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch27 Oct 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentorStudents led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.27 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
Northern AdvocateFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFire crews contain sushi bar blaze in WhangāreiCameron St in Whangārei has reopened after the fire on Monday morning.26 Oct 11:25 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate Far North elects record-breaking 'mana wāhine' council Mayor Moko Tepania says he’s proud to lead what he calls a ‘mana wāhine’ council.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKamo butchery’s pork sausage wins silver in national competition debutThe Kamo butchery’s pork sausage stood out among 814 entries nationwide.25 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Extremely grateful': Runner who went into cardiac arrest fronts chopper appealEddie Hayes collapsed on Whangārei’s Hatea Loop during a morning run in 2023.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDivided harbour: Group fights port expansion as marina and coastal bill at final stageMāori around Whangārei Harbour say they were excluded from consultation.25 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Heartbreaking': Inside one couple's long goodbye to memory and marriagePeggy Rangi has spent 15 years caring for husband Mike, who has dementia.24 Oct 11:44 PM
Northern Advocate‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours successDirector Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.24 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
Northern AdvocateIndependent Police Conduct inquiry nears end after yacht left adrift off Ninety Mile BeachPolice admit ‘procedural issues’ after leaving Jabe Carey’s yacht adrift.24 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Support for all dementia patients': Alzheimers Northland adopts new nameThe new name, Dementia Tai Tokerau, will take effect on January 1, 2026.24 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeekend vibes: Food, festivals and family fun from Whangārei to the Far NorthFrom Whangārei to Paihia, Northland’s long weekend is packed with events.23 Oct 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate'World-class' beaches to attract thousands as surf lifesaving season beginsSix Northland beaches will be patrolled from this weekend until Easter next year.23 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCocurullo rules out recount after Whangārei mayoral lossVince Cocurullo lost to Ken Couper by a 433-vote margin in Whangārei.23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about standing up for fairness’: Public service workers unite in mega-strikeThousands went on strike, many saying they are standing up for their professions' future.23 Oct 04:16 AM
Northern Advocate27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s about fairness’: Workers take to streets in largest strike in yearsAround 100,000 public sector workers are walking off the job nationwide.23 Oct 12:02 AM
Northern AdvocateBody found in Mangawhai reserve; police say death not suspiciousA police gazebo is erected over an area of shrubbery and carpark cordons are in place.22 Oct 10:57 PM
Northern Advocate‘Morbid fascination’: Northland man jailed over child abuse imagesMore than 3000 abusive images and videos were found on the man’s computer.22 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Limited consultation and transparency': Hapū voice anger over trust's dealings with sandmining coDr Mere Kepa says the trust discussed financial incentives with McCallum Bros.22 Oct 04:00 PM
