Northern AdvocateCost of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery in Northland hits $1bn markRebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle last year is the biggest recovery Northland has faced.25 Jan 07:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser for mother's last-chance cancer drug hits important milestoneCherie Coker is grateful for the opportunity to spend more time with her kids.25 Jan 06:59 PM
Northern AdvocateFire investigator says Matauri Bay house fire deliberately litSomeone reportedly broke into the lounge and started the fire.24 Jan 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's first caulerpa dredging machine to be used in Northland's fight against invasive seaweedThe new mechanical suction dredge is at the centre of a $650,000 trial regarding caulerpa.24 Jan 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateSome Northlanders call for deputy PM to step in and help Wikileaks founderHowever, a security and intelligence analyst believed support for Assange was unlikely.24 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Quarry Gardens gets bridges over troubled waters after cycloneA recycled bridge is an important step in restoring the gardens after the cyclone.24 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeven deaths in one month: Road safety messages not sinking inExperts say people can't relate to messages about crashes - until they're affected by one.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fonterra worker's artistic streak; duo arrested following robberyThe latest news bites from around the region.24 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: We claim to value the potential to save lives, but our outdated fines say otherwiseOPINION: Politicians talk about reviewing systems, but seem timid about the backlash.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Fundraiser's $17K, culvert work, market cancelledNews snippets from the Far North24 Jan 04:00 PM
SportDream job for sports fans: Fijian Drua seeking 'chief hype officer'Do you think you could fuel the crowd and ignite the spirit of the team?24 Jan 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwi principal's words of wisdom go viralA principal's letter to parents on social media has captured an international audience.24 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'A mighty totara has fallen': The life of Dr Warren ParkerThe highly respected primary sector leader died last month, leaving a legacy behind.24 Jan 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateRescue Helicopter Service thanks Northlanders for generous donationNorthland Rescue Helicopter is said to have responded to over 28,000 callouts since 1988.24 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFisheries Minister Shane Jones says fishing is his 'birthright' and offers support for fishing contestFisheries Minister wants police to ensure Far North fishing comp goes ahead.23 Jan 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateMother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flamesDespite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.23 Jan 10:12 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo people dead after car hits tree, bursts into flamesFirefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.23 Jan 06:27 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Kamo Touch A Truck returns; Givealittle helps Kaitāia toddler's familyThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBack to school: Can you guess the school with the highest predicted roll growth?Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.23 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It is disgusting... sadistic': Drug dealer films himself throwing puppy off 20m cliffPolice found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Sailing Week, Lotto luck and Blood Service backNews snippets from the Far North23 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIwi plan to stop popular Far North fishing competition, slamming it as 'disrespectful'However, Ngāti Kahu's chair says the views shared are not an official statement from iwi.23 Jan 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocateTrapped by tide: Surf lifeguards rescue family clinging to rocksA high tide and large swells trapped the family inside a cave during a beach outing.23 Jan 01:31 AM
Northern AdvocateBack to school: Fewer Northland families homeschooling, principal believes affordability to blameAs of 2023, 10,817 children were home-educated - about 1.2 per cent of all enrolled kids.22 Jan 07:50 PM
Northern AdvocateHolidaymaker horrified after child seen hanging on to moving car at beachA child was seen standing on the vehicle's running board, hanging on to the window.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A little prayer never hurt anybody - but my poor feetOPINION: I do find some comfort in believing there is something “up there” when we die.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSylvie Currin’s Kaitāia mural wins Keep NZ Beautiful awardKaitāia artist's award winning mural to inspire environmental care22 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClass one meth dealer was 'ready, willing and able to sell to anyone'The woman, pregnant with her seventh child, was involved in the heart of a meth operation.22 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCentenarian and world’s oldest park-runner celebrates 100-year birthday with 5km loopColin Thorne knocked off the major milestone to celebrate turning 100.22 Jan 03:52 AM
Northern AdvocateHow a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school groundsNot only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.22 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mum of two fundraises for last-chance cancer drugNorthlander Cherie Coker will do anything to spend more time with her young children.22 Jan 12:43 AM
Northern AdvocateThe car most stolen in Northland revealedData shows that vehicle thefts peak between 10pm and 5am.21 Jan 11:51 PM
Northern AdvocateNew world record for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey as part of a three-man teamKaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.21 Jan 10:39 PM
Northern Advocate$20,000 funding for three Te Hiku groups in Far NorthTe Hiku Community Board gives funding to three organisations.21 Jan 10:17 PM
