Northland AgeMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northland AgeRemote, resilient, remarkable: What keeps Far North's Te Hāpua goingFamilies drive 90 minutes one-way to Kaitāia for major grocery shopping trips.02 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland AgeToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Northland AgeWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skillsThe pair now surf between Paihia and Russell, even circling cruise ships at sea.31 Dec 05:17 PM
Northland AgeGreat white circles kayaker, 24,000 stolen oysters, hospital carpark blaze: A year of headlinesThe Northern Advocate looks back at some of the top stories to grip readers.31 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland AgeNew Year 2026 Honours: Northlanders recognised for their contributionsAwards highlight decades of quiet service in sport and local projects.30 Dec 05:36 PM
Northland AgeDotterel death on Northland's Matapouri beach likely caused by dog – DoCPaw prints indicate a dog behind death of a nesting Northland dotterel30 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland Age'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks outNeighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeKaitāia Airport upgrade step closer as $7m of work on offerUpgrade of Kaitāia Airport closer after work contracts out for tender.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - Big Lotto win, trail detours and upgraded life jacketsNews snippets from the Far North29 Dec 03:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North towns offer the real small-town escape city holidaymakers are craving'Big cities are rushed and anonymous, small towns are more personable.'29 Dec 03:12 AM
Northland AgeKaitāia’s Manaia Dodds enjoying challenge as new Navy recruitNavy life suits Northland woman Manaia Dodds after graduation.29 Dec 01:00 AM
Northland Age90 Mile Beach guardians urge caution on beach and in water this summerPopular Far North beach can also be dangerous control board warns.28 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland AgeClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northland AgePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, carsMore than 1300 thefts were reported in Whangārei over last summer.25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northland AgeFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
Northland AgeHe saved two kids from deadly surf - now his message for summer at the beachNorthlander Dudley Andrews says 'knowledge is power' when it comes to surviving the coast.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Northland AgeNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northland AgeDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
Northland AgePolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
Northland AgeFar North teen hits high note with coveted youth choir selectionNow studying at the University of Otago, he hopes to inspire other rural teens.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - New camper dump site, roading contractor and bridge repairedNews snippets from the Far North22 Dec 03:00 PM
Northland AgePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland AgeWorking dog Milo’s legacy lives on through her workHer nose helped protect species from the Chathams to the Subantarctic Islands.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland Age‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehiclesVehicles are crushing shellfish beds, native plants and coastal bird nests.21 Dec 08:53 PM
Northland AgeWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland Age'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
Northland AgeMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland AgeArt, atua and motherhood take centre stage at Kororāreka marae showHosted at Haratu Marae in Kororāreka, the show centres art within community.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland Age'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
Northland Age600 Ngāwha Prison inmates preparing for Christmas Day mealsDecember 25 follows a similar structure and routine to any other day in prison.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland Age'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs – Bay barge back, economy bottom and fisher namedNews snippets from the Far North.17 Dec 03:00 PM
