Northern Advocate'Deeply troubling and unacceptable': Widow seeks answers after husband's death'The circumstances leading up to Neill’s death have raised serious concerns'09 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCountry’s best young singers to perform in Far North and WhangāreiFifty-six of the country's best young singers to perform09 Jan 09:05 PM
Northern AdvocateLoved too much: Popular Matapōuri Mermaid Pools slowly recoveringThe delicate Mermaid Pools used to have up to 1000 visitors a day.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVolunteers clean up Maunu Cemetery to help raise community spiritFriends of Maunu Cemetery help tidy the grounds once a week as a way to give back.09 Jan 02:09 AM
Northern AdvocateSH14 has reopened after serious crash caused main road to close temporarilyMotorists should expect diversions to be in place.08 Jan 08:05 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil defends taking dog from locked kennel on man's propertySky was a stray a Kawakawa man wanted to adopt, but council took her from a locked kennel.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateArtist's work blends alchemy and scienceMangōnui's Jasmine Keir creates an abstract world that mirrors the patterns of nature.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateŌmāpere bach could fulfil dreams of waterfront livingŌmāpere bach expecting strong interest from Auckland buyers.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: You really can teach an old dog new tricksOPINION: I absolutely despise gardening. Particularly pulling out weeds.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBody found on Ninety Mile Beach: Far North diver remembered as man who 'saved the community'The diver was known to many as a 'tireless' and 'hardworking' community man.08 Jan 03:42 AM
Northern Advocate'Hell of a splash': Great white shark spotted near Whangārei HeadsThe white pointer, believed to be 3m long, was spotted leaping out of the water.08 Jan 12:44 AM
Northern Advocate'Hopefully the message is getting through' Northland buoyed by low drowning statisticsWater safety education appears to be having an impact in the north.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It was so painful' - Family of Kaitāia toddler killed in driveway recall efforts to save herTwenty-month-old girl Azalea-Reign Kiani May Samuels died after being struck by a vehicle.07 Jan 04:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland weather outlook: Warm, wet this monthThe last 10 to 15 days of January are ones to watch in terms of possible heavy rain.06 Jan 09:10 PM
Northern Advocate'It’s very, very positive': Businesses making hay while the sun shinesOne Whangārei cafe owner says this is the busiest summer ever.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Can’t beat a good bookRobert Graves the man is less clear-cut than his poetry.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMid Northern Rodeo saddles up for both athletes and protestersA bull died at last year's event but that was the exception, organisers say.05 Jan 03:34 AM
Northern AdvocateGovt's axing of planned road safety upgrades 'devastating' - councillorThe improvements were vital in a town which had no public transport.05 Jan 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocateClassic sailing boats return to Northland waters this weekend"Going around the course you see all kinds of boats and rigs."05 Jan 02:34 AM
Northern AdvocateDotterel chick dies on Northland beach - warning issued to bewareIt was important that people were aware of any nests and take precautions to avoid them.05 Jan 01:09 AM
Northern AdvocateNational champs first priority for Northland bowlers ahead of club compsSeven Northland bowlers in NZ singles and pairs nationals.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from Northland - shellfish warning, Canopy Night Market back and boating disaster avertedNews snippets from Northland04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Retired weed buster' disputes fine for poisoning trees near historic Stone StoreThe man who DoC fined $800 for poisoning trees in Kerikeri has disputed the fine.04 Jan 12:14 AM
Northern AdvocateOrca spotted swimming on its side is not sick, expert saysOrca have been spotted hunting stingrays at popular coastal sites across Northland.03 Jan 11:39 PM
Northern AdvocateShort story competition winners namedThe standard was very high in the open section.03 Jan 08:47 PM
Northern AdvocateHere come the sunflowers - Waitangi Kindergarten's blooms outshine all othersGiant sunflowers grown by Waitangi Kindergarten kids earn them regional honours.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBehind the needles of fine line tattooist Gemma DudleyFine-line tattooists have become a common choice in recent years; Gemma is self-taught.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North woman has growing business 18 years after being unable to find eco-friendly coffin for dadIt hasn't been an easy journey for the company.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North duo to head Northland Inc boardFar North's Suzanne Duncan and Mark Osborne to head regional development agency board.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North: Treaty Grounds bomb threat; baby among road deaths; and shellfish warningNews snippets from the Far North.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe upcoming Brynderwyns closure will cost about $200 extra for each truck tripThe extra costs for taking the detour will have to be passed on, truck drivers say.03 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Deeply impacted whānau': Council to improve road after two young cousins dieAfter deaths of two cousins in Far North swimming hole, council to make road safer.03 Jan 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocateRain stays away, but Northland's Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular a happy wet eventTaupō Bay Tractor Spectacular draws crowds to Far North coastal settlement.02 Jan 11:47 PM
Northern Advocate6-month-old baby dies in hospital following crash in Waima, Far NorthThe recent fatality in Northland this year brings the holiday road toll to 19.02 Jan 08:40 PM