Northern AdvocateKaitāia builder upskills staff with mental health awareness trainingMental Health Awareness Week sees Kaitāia company do GoodYarn programme18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council meeting heralds new te reo Māori dawnA council meeting held in 80% te reo Māori heralds ongoing growth in the language’s use.18 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAction plan to save Northland's iconic kauri Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua ForestFar North’s Waipoua Forest and iconic tree Tāne Mahuta need saving, with new action plan.18 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Be vigilant': Police warn Whangārei residents as car arson attacks continueTwo similar crimes happened just last week in the same suburb.17 Sep 06:31 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North cats must be microchipped and desexed under proposed new council bylawFar North District Council has first ever bylaw for cats.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fire accused pleads not guiltyThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homesThe development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.17 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of NorthlandThe MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Auckland and part of Northland17 Sep 04:13 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name Ripiro Beach victimPolice continue to make inquiries into the circumstances of the death.17 Sep 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page is now able to add 'rat trapper' to his CVOPINION: An attempt to add some income brings an unusual job16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAhipara surfer Jade Nias Phillips, aged 11, wins age group title at AIMS GamesThe moment was made extra special by having grandmother Peggy on the beach to see it.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate1 in 10 Far North children could be affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorderFar North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary titleThe second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Tsunami sirens, ambulance officers strike and alcohol sold to minorsNews snippets from the Far North16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMen who allegedly kidnapped a person who escaped during a police checkpoint namedThe men were caught after being pulled over for a routine breath test.16 Sep 01:38 AM
Northern Advocate'Why us?': Family's car fire latest in a spate of suspected arsonsAnother Tikipunga family's lives have been turned upside down after blaze.16 Sep 01:32 AM
Northern AdvocateObituary: Mayor leads tributes to council watchdog Des Mahoney, who saved ratepayers milionsFar North council critic Des Mahoney's lasting legacy saved ratepayers millions16 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Four-lane expressway promises $1.2b boost to GDPA four-lane expressway to Northland would unlock the potential in the region15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigatingThirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer National Party minister accused of child sex abuseComplainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.14 Sep 04:45 AM
Northern AdvocateLegendary Northland kiwi Sir Ed killedA 20-year-old kiwi, father to numerous offspring, has been found dead on Matakohe Island.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Honesty and manners: A social lubricant that respects differencesOPINION: We are all different, and manners respect difference.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAccessible Kaipara District? yeah, nah! - Jonny WilkinsonOPINION: 'Surely, it’s time to think about ethics and equity in servicing our community.'13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Those who come out the other side of a cancer battle are not survivors – they’re warriors, as are those who didn’t make it’Mum invented a novel number plate to help raise money towards fighting cancer13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It ruined my childhood': Paedophile gets two more years in jail as more abuse revealedClyde Rymer's abuse had been haunting the latest victim for 50 years.13 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFrog? Cat? Mouse? No, it's a kiwiAn open cat flap served as the perfect entrance for a curious kiwi.13 Sep 02:46 AM
Northern AdvocateAt 82, Ray Broad still inspiring Whangārei footballers as he hangs up his bootsAt 82, Whangārei football ‘legend’ Ray Broad bows out with a win.13 Sep 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Distraught': Police seek help to find Tikipunga’s vehicle arsonistThree cars have been torched in one week.12 Sep 11:22 PM
Northern AdvocateAnti-mandate campaigner in prison hunger strikeBrad Flutey's court proceedings continue to stall after numerous delays.12 Sep 09:51 PM
Northern AdvocateObituary: Former National Cabinet minister, and NZ’s first America’s Cup campaign director 'Aussie' Malcolm dies in WhangāreiMalcolm is survived by three daughters, a son and six grandchildren.12 Sep 08:52 PM
Northern AdvocateDelays expected after vehicle fire blocks Brynderwyn routeMotorists are being advised to delay their travels.12 Sep 03:39 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from the Far North - Hollie Smith here, tsunami siren test, and holiday programmeNews snippets from the Far North.11 Sep 05:00 PM