Northern Advocate'Dangerous' burnout in downtown Whangārei leads to police actionPolice impounded the vehicle and referred the youth to Te Pae Oranga.20 Dec 12:27 AM
Northern AdvocateFar Far North has prohibited fire season as extreme risk hitsNo open-air fires will be permitted in Muriwhenua as danger rises.19 Dec 07:44 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas Appeal 2023: More helping hands needed as victims of crime increaseVictim Support supported more than 48,000 people nationwide last year.19 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads Rd reopened after crash caused temporary closureRoads have reopened following a crash on Whangārei Head Rd.19 Dec 02:28 AM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirmsEaster is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.19 Dec 01:08 AM
Northern AdvocateUnplanned outage in Whangārei triggers traffic light disruptionA Whangārei outage knocked communications with traffic signal-controlled intersections.19 Dec 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateRuakākā brigade chief steps down after 35 years as a firefighter'It’s time for the next generation of firefighters to take charge.'18 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateXmas Appeal 2023: Waipoua Forest Trust's call for more to join conservation missionThe trust's main aim to is protect the forest, which houses much biodiversity.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: First responders call for care on roads; man believed to have been stabbedThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew council leader wants Govt to scrap Te Mana o te Wai freshwater principles'You can’t be green if you’re not in the black,' says Geoff Crawford.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePeria School celebrates success at prizegivingThe event was also a chance to farewell students.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from the Far North: Speed camera yet to issue tickets, coastal walkway closedNews snippets from the Far North.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCaregiving qualifications for nine at Kaitāia's Switzer Residential Care homeKaitāia’s Switzer Residential Care staff gain new skills in 2023.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not acceptable': Calls for calm as abuse toward Northland roadworkers escalatesNorthland roadworkers plead for calm as abuse through worksites increases.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFears history could repeat as Govt plans to reinstate charter schoolsCharter or 'partnership' schools have had a mixed history in Northland.17 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateTours inside Hundertwasser's Northland home to begin"It was a place he came to as a getaway, a hideaway, a retreat, a sanctuary."17 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Kaeo River bridge opening still some months awayKāeo's $40m bridge won't be open until February.17 Dec 09:41 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas Appeal 2023: Northland Impact Trust changes the lives of Far North youthThe trust provides diverse and empowering experiences for youth finding their way.17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateChild vaccination numbers stubbornly short of targetNorthland's childhood immunisation numbers are way too low, doctors say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: It’s been quite a year - bring on 2024OPINION: More than anything, I am proud of the people of our district.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'There were just happy faces everywhere' - jolly and bright festivities over the weekendThe Whangārei Christmas Parade and Santa Run bought smiles to the faces of many.17 Dec 02:16 AM
PhotosThe Great Whangārei Santa RunThe Hatea Loop was taken over my Santa's of all kinds on Sunday17 Dec 12:27 AM
Northern AdvocateCompulsory checks for Kai Iwi Lakes boaties amid clam threatThe possibility of a gold clam invasion from the Waikato River has kaitiaki worried.16 Dec 11:44 PM
PhotosWhangārei Christmas ParadeWhangārei Christmas Parade was this year hosted by the local Speedway, who wanted to bring Christmas cheer to the area. 16 Dec 11:07 PM
Northern Advocate'The fireball, it was huge' - Missing meteorite could still be foundWhat should people look for if they did want to search for the meteorite?16 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAll are welcome for two free Christmas Day lunchesThere's no reason to be going without or lonely on the big day.15 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas Appeal 2023: Ruakākā Dog Rescue's simple festive wish for safe, loved canines"Our Christmas wish is simple. We dream of every dog finding a safe, secure home."15 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Waitangi Kindergarten's winning sunflowersThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan who died of rabies could not have been helped, expert saysHealth workers took the correct precautions, expert says.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Let’s hear it for the house sparrowPerhaps the most famous sparrow of all is an imaginary one.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It’s like an adventure' Family sailing across the world embrace Whangārei lifeThe voyage has not been without its challenges.15 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'You are a monster': Victim of stepfather’s sexual abuse speaks out as family disown herMan jailed for more than 10 years for sexually abusing girl.15 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the Northlanders up for prestigious national sporting awardsNorthlanders Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards.15 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDazzling lights, festive inflatables, a snow globe: Your 2023 Christmas Lights Trail guideGet your dose of Christmas cheer by checking out the hordes of homes lit up.14 Dec 11:30 PM
