Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crashThe crash was reported to police about 6.50am. 01 Mar 07:57 PM
Northern Advocate‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless onThe law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMixed summer fortunes: Northland hospitality counts cost of wild weather'It’s not been the best summer ever ... but on the whole we can’t be unhappy.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGrand old lady: Tiny Northland settlement to celebrate hall's centenary'It’s important that we keep her well looked after ... for many years to come'.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North to use $5m cash injection to shift gears on pending ratesMayor Moko Tepania also took the time to address the need for tougher dog control laws.28 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Asbestos scare locks us out of office and cancels surf eventThe lockout forced the cancellation of annual surf day.27 Feb 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Pope tells clergy to visit sick, shun AI-written sermons and homiliesOPINION: Pope Leo has urged clergy to visit the ailing instead of staying online.27 Feb 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questionedAnaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner. 27 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a long way to $7m’: Bid to save Old Packhouse Market sparks debateTrust has one year to raise the money and secure the market in community ownership.27 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocal elections chief raises concerns at Whangārei council meeting amid public inquiry Dale Ofsoske says many electors left without voting packs in 2025 were Māori.27 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbingAnaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.26 Feb 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeacher had sexual relationship with student, other students blew the whistleApril Marie Nordstrom has had her teacher registration cancelled. 26 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
Northern AdvocateNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew Zealanders' dismal savings balances revealedOnly 20% of Auckland and Northland customers add to savings each month.25 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate Search goes on for beloved therapy dog Doug the pugDoug vanished from a Russell holiday property on January 13 without a trace.24 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateImprisonment for woman whose animals 'suffered up until their last breath'The SPCA says the woman breached an order banning her from owning animals for 10 years.24 Feb 06:01 PM
Northern Advocate‘It was either her or me': Man accused of killing his ex claims he was trying to protect his familyAnaru Morunga told police he was 'cooked as a cooked thing' and hearing voices.24 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom rags to rest: Op shops turn dumped clothing into bedsA six-month trial is turning dumped Northland clothing into mattresses and insulation.24 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDog owner demands PM do more in wake of attacks Northland has an estimated 50,000 dogs for a population of about 200,000.23 Feb 04:47 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara District Council appoints interim chief; Lotto win in NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders stay up late to watch giant wind turbine convoy roll outMore than 130 giant turbine loads will roll out from Northport by May.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclists chased in months before fatal Kaihū dog attack: Police appeal for informationPolice say cyclists may have been chased by dogs in Kaihū in November and December.23 Feb 12:19 AM
Northern AdvocateCould a citywide game make your daily commute the best part of your work day?The free-to-join Weekday Challenge launches in Whangārei today.22 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRimu's capsize ordeal: 'For a dog that hates water … she’s a tough little thing'Rimu has recovered and is back on the water, albeit more protective than before.22 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Building Northland’s momentum togetherOPINION: Whangārei is investing in both core repairs and long-term growth projects.22 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay slip removal to start but locals warned fix will be slow and complexThe unstable slope and some huge basalt boulders mean work won't be finished until June.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwi adventurer takes on 'insane' 400km horse race in PatagoniaChloe Phillips-Harris will be the only Kiwi in a 31-strong international field of riders.21 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoC warns walkers off unstable Mt Manaia track after landslide damageA 30m section of the track was destroyed by a landslide in January. 21 Feb 04:00 PM
