Northern AdvocateStudents as young as 11 being excluded for vaping compels education programmeRubicon has developed an eight-week programme for students in Year 7-9.03 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Decrepit': Dire state of Whangārei Hospital shown with leak near MRI machines“Buckets and multi-million dollar electrics do not go well together," ED doctor says.03 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Roadwork site fatalities show temporary traffic management needs work itselfTwo tragedies in the region this year have been at sites with traffic management in place.03 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North principals - school lunch programme has profound, positive impactPrincipals from Far North kura in the Ngāti Hine rohe say school lunches vital03 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew online map shows Northland's storm-ravaged roading problemsFar North’s roading slip repairs available with online tool03 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNo more Kiwibank in Doubtless Bay with closure of Mangonui serviceMangonui Kiwibank service closes despite eleventh-hour petition.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew briefs from the Far North: Clocks go back, tsunami sirens tested, and seed gatheringNews snippets from the Far North.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi wants Crown to pay for return of hapū land, site of former Towai school'Our people also want to know whether we can trust the crown in these matters.'03 Apr 05:25 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead in Kauri crash, children among seven injured in serious Waipu crashA person has died in a fatal accident at Kauri, north of Whangārei.03 Apr 04:03 AM
Northern AdvocateElderly in Far North will have to give up homes over massive rates rise - Grey PowerGrey Power says 16.5 per cent Far North rates rise will see the elderly sell up.03 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Brynderywns close again; 'Super' snapper breeding programmeThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFarmers face tough times thanks to drought-like conditions, economic downturn'I'll be surprised if any Northland farmers make a profit this year.'02 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuseBarry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.02 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily with traumatised children being forced out of Kāinga Ora houseThe mum says the alternative house is not suitable for her children with high anxiety.02 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLack of support: Northland principals hit back over bad behaviour in classroomsIt's not about naughtiness, it's about kids who are seriously disturbed, says principal.02 Apr 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateEnd racism is plea from Northland Race Unity Speech Awards studentsWhangarei Girls' High School student on her way to the final.01 Apr 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Everyone is somebody to someoneRecently a long-time mate passed away.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Another Lotto win, health students visit and apprentice challengeNews snippets from the Far North01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDelays in getting ear wax removed in Kaitāia mean three-hour round trip for the serviceSuspended ear wax removal service at Kaitāia GP clinic leaves couple facing long trip.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDrought help extended to Northland farmers as big dry continuesDry weather triggers Government support for farmers.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundertwasser Art Centre visitor numbers down, deficit upIn six months, the centre has racked up a deficit of three-quarters of a million dollars.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland GP services at risk as crisis hits sectorSome GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.31 Mar 10:31 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: Whangārei LTP consultation begins after Easter breakOPINION: We'd love to get your feedback on our proposed plan for the next 10 years.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Our most successful one so far': Thousands attend Waipu Easter Carnival'It really takes the whole of Waipu to make this possible.'31 Mar 12:08 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt only option after councils clear Semenoff of subsidence concernsDeveloper Stan Semenoff has been cleared of a nearby resident's concerns30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Does this look like chicken?’ Baby narrowly survives choking incidentLittle Lennox Knight was critically ill, and his parents had no idea why.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Ovally displeased with the evolution of the word ovalOPINION: The word oval is an imprecise term.29 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: Train rides always popular at Kiwi NorthOn the third Sunday of each month the steam train takes to the tracks.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBriefing to health minister reveals dire state of hospitals and cost blowoutsDr Shane Reti received the briefing from health officials soon after becoming minister.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: Come on Minister Simmonds - we need a champion of our people, not a champion of the covert hatchetThe funding cut news sent shockwaves throughout the disabled community,29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBuilding for the future big part of Kāinga Ora’s Northland plansKāinga Ora's homes are designed to last 50 years.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSunny weekend ahead for NorthlandNorthland looks forward to a sunny weekend29 Mar 12:47 AM
Northern AdvocateOdd visitor to supermarket carpark keeps shoppers guessingAn odd-looking gull is causing bird-watchers to do a double take.28 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Restricted fire season reminder; man arrested after police pursuitThe latest news bites from around the region.28 Mar 05:00 PM
