Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: Northland’s Paralympic athletes will carry with them the hopes of a region.OPINION: The Paralympics is now recognised as a major sporting event.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow an $8m meth empire was busted as final four sentences handed downOperation Freya netted about 17kg of meth in the large-scale Northland bust.16 Aug 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDriver dead after single-vehicle crash in WhangāreiPolice say victim died at the scene and an investigation is now under way.16 Aug 04:47 AM
Northern Advocate'Never seen this before': Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'This afternoon, the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156% capacity.16 Aug 03:43 AM
Northern AdvocateOne person dies after crash in RaumangaEmergency services were called about 4.50pm on Thursday.16 Aug 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateTiny egg to big fish in a year: Land-based farm hooks into global seafood goalsA new state-of-the-art, land-based kingfish farm is officially opened.15 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘We are now at our limit’: Doctors speak out as new patients to be turned awayEmployed staff already work 40-60 hours a week plus additional shifts.15 Aug 09:10 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara ratepayers face $25k bill after Māori ward abolishedThe review is required under new government legislation.15 Aug 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLittle stories of Hikurangi featured in student artKāinga - Little Stories of Hikurangi is on show until Sunday.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland officer investigated for allegedly accessing data and other mattersAn 'employment process' found the officer had breached the Police Code of Conduct.15 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateEleventh hour intervention sees Far North Artisans Fair returnFar North Artisans Fair back with something for everybody.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beerMcLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North's Taipā Beach Resort has new management company in charge with big plansTaipā Beach Resort has new managers ahead of busy summer season.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKanak independence campaigner seeks support from Harawira whanauMore violence predicted: 'Things could get really bad'.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It’s absolutely absurd': Review of 'prohibitive' insulation rules welcomedNorthlanders welcome a Government review of building codes making houses unaffordable.14 Aug 05:00 PM
SportPhoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-SmithOriginally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.14 Aug 05:50 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s $50 million 10-year rubbish contract won by Northland WasteNorthland Waste is excited to provide additional local job opportunities.14 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Why penalise the dog owners who do the right thing': Calls for more positive use of registration feesDog owners say the council should make better use of their registration fees.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHūhana Lyndon: We need to support our health systemOPINION: We are a region that’s long been struggling when it comes to our health needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman with bowel cancer dies after poor reporting of CT scanA Whangārei radiologist failed to provide an appropriate standard of care.12 Aug 08:21 PM
Northern AdvocateIntoxicated driver killed much-loved policewoman and wants to avoid convictionGuilty driver had consumed beer and cannabis.12 Aug 06:25 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood planNews snippets from around the Far North.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: The spy who came from the Beemer down the roadOpinion: What were Dolly Parton and Batman doing at the pub?12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLife as a mixed-race New Zealander explored in Kaitāia man Mike Bentley's poetryThe new book focuses on life as a Palagi-Samoan Kiwi.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangamuka highway job forced to go at snail’s pace for urgent repairsAn urgent repair job doesn't hold up Mangamuka repair work.12 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'When he was in a bad mood, the family suffered:' Dad allegedly hit kids regularlyThe man allegedly smashed one child's head into a wall so many times, it broke.12 Aug 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North Cook Islanders mark language week in KaitāiaHomeland's culture and identity are celebrated in style.12 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floodsThe Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.11 Aug 11:27 PM
Northern AdvocateTaniwha couldn’t break the hoodoo, but it wasn't a standard defeatThe visitors made a staggering 124 tackles by halftime compared with Canterbury’s 42.11 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHard to get to, but Cape Brett Hut open for stays with stunning Bay of Islands viewsThe Cape Brett Hut in the Bay of Islands reopens for public bookings after major repairs.11 Aug 08:17 PM
Northern AdvocateCamellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in WhangāreiWhangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.11 Aug 07:48 PM
