Northern AdvocateFunding cut? Let’s focus on projects and outcomes we can measure - John WilliamsonOPINION: The need to have a legal driver's licence is clear from recent announcements.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in EnglandKaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposalOne council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in RuakākāThe service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncils challenge new Māori ward polling lawOver 80% of councils at today's meeting opposed being forced to hold a poll on the wards.21 Aug 06:37 AM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to toxic mouldKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould21 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff memberA number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted20 Aug 09:03 PM
Northern Advocate'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalitionPita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.20 Aug 06:30 PM
Northern AdvocateTintype photographsTintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.20 Aug 04:23 AM
Northern Advocate'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officersThe ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.20 Aug 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocatePatient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bitesThe Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.19 Aug 08:02 PM
Northern AdvocateFree workshops for Northland weed bustersFree workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connectA group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver admits fatally injuring motorcyclistA driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.19 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Our EDs don’t turn people away, or close': Minister defends hospital emergency departmentThe minister defends Whangārei Hospital after it went into code black last Friday.19 Aug 12:22 AM
Northern AdvocateMajor environmental damage: Invasive sea spurge plant discovered in NorthlandSea spurge has been discovered on Ninety Mile Beach - here's what you can do to help.18 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaniwha earn convincing win over Manawatū TurbosNorthland will take on the Magpies in Napier next.18 Aug 10:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNew era beckons for Kellys Bay, Glinks Gully campgroundsThe New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has taken over management of the two sites.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Alliance working for Northland and New ZealandWhangārei District Council recently attended the Upper North Island Strategic Alliance.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateChanges to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSteering toward change: Whangārei launches first young adult drivers courtThe court is a first for New Zealand and will assist people to obtain their licence.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNgāpuhi: Mane Tahere can’t see a Treaty settlement in sightThe country's youngest iwi leader says wellbeing first, money second.16 Aug 06:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Trump is weird, and the way to defeat him is to say so’ - Joe BennettOpinion: Trump’s weird, Joe Bennett says16 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Long overdue': Whangārei of the future revealed in proposed strategyIn the next 30 years, the district will add 40,000 new residents.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNine Northland restaurants that could be your new [or old] go-tosThe prestigious Cuisine Good Food Guide names the top 300 dining spots countrywide.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
