New ZealandWhale shark sighted in Bay of IslandsThis is the usual time of year for such sightings, even though they are relatively rare.15 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandFive kids living on meth lab propertyMeth lab found at Northland property where five children were also living.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPoroti hapu battle over as Zodiac sells water rights to CrownPoroti Springs water battle over as company sells land and water rights to Crown.10 Apr 02:22 AM
New ZealandNorthlander sitting on $8.3m Powerball ticketA winning Lotto and Powerball ticket sold in Northland has not been claimed.09 Apr 08:00 PM
KahuDavis to host hui to shape Crown/Maori relationsThe Minister is holding hui in Kaitaia and Whangarei to seek feedback on new role.06 Apr 01:00 AM
KahuSir Bob's 'racist' column survives ethics trialColumn 'malicious and infantile' but council dismisses 'racist' complaint.05 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandThree caught illegally selling oysters and mulletThree Northlanders convicted for breaches of the Fisheries Act05 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand$8.3m Lotto winner's spending spree: 14 houses sound good?Big Powerball win in Northland.05 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandPassenger injured in double-fatal improvesAmerican driver, 22, due in Kaikohe court tomorrow over fatal accident.04 Apr 10:00 PM
BusinessKiwifruit crop could be pick of the bunchThe picking of Northland's multimillion-dollar kiwifruit crop has begun.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandUS visitor charged over double fatal crashThe victims, aged 24 and 26, are believed to be from the Kerikeri and Kaeo areas.03 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after Northland pursuitsPolice praise drivers for patience and courtesy on Northland roads over Easter.02 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandEaster road toll hits six after two people killed in Kerikeri crashOne person died and another has serious injuries after a two-car crash near Kerikeri.02 Apr 05:13 PM
New ZealandJoshua vs Parker at your holiday hotspotsBoxing-mad Kiwis on holiday will be up early tomorrow, but not just for chocolate eggs.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Bay watch - police swarm beach, Obama tees off againHelicopter arrives at stunning Northland course as Obama lines up utu for loss yesterday.21 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandObama tees off Northland visitGolf with John Key, luxury lodge feature in Obama's whirlwind visit to North.21 Mar 03:44 AM
SportIreland turn to NZ: 'We're excited to have a crack'Joe Schmidt recalls the Ranfurly Shield when asked for a comparison to the Grand Slam.19 Mar 04:34 AM
EntertainmentReggae legend Jimmy Cliff's NZ birthdayNorthern Advocate chief reporter Mike Dinsdale chats with a bona fide reggae legend.16 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand$6.7m pledged for Bay of Islands wharf upgradesThe $5m is in addition to $1.7m announced for the Bay of Islands Airport.16 Mar 03:56 AM
BusinessTiny house venture bring jobs, homesAt just 10sq m the houses are so small they don't need costly council consents.15 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandDon't drive tired, judge tells US visitorUS visitor convicted for careless driving causing injury in Northland.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog swim race sunk by health and safety rulesCostly traffic management plan needed to make long-running Opua regatta legal.13 Mar 06:00 PM
KahuPhotos from first official NZ Wars commemorationsPhotos from the inaugural New Zealand Land Wars commemorations.12 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice recover haul of stolen machineryMuch of the machinery was taken days earlier in a ram raid at a Bay of Islands quarry.05 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDivers find missing prosthetic armSaturday wasn't the first time Ty-Ray White has lost his prosthetic arm wakeboarding.28 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandDivers' amazing discovery after wakeboarder loses arm in Bay of IslandsA Paihia man's missing prosthetic arm found by helpful divers.28 Feb 12:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare footage of native parrot familyConservationists delighted with views of chicks from birds introduced in June last year.26 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandMan's finger 'cut off': Coastguard go to rescue after mayday callMedivac at sea for man who lost finger in Bay of Islands.23 Feb 05:21 PM
New ZealandFive big projects getting $17.3m total in NorthlandGovernment investment in four big projects revealed22 Feb 11:01 PM
New ZealandE.coli at beaches sparks warningTesting last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.22 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandKing of the lizards makes a comebackDuvaucel's geckos can grow up to 30cm long and live to be 70 years old.15 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandRemarkable escape as tree smashes onto car'Reverse!'" Father's desperate call to son as hillside roars down onto road.13 Feb 06:28 PM
New ZealandSchools cancelled, roads closed as flooding hits parts of NZKids find joy as wet weather closes roads and causes slips across the north.12 Feb 09:14 PM
EntertainmentWaipu's Alien Weaponry get record dealTeenagers score deal with Austria-based Napalm Records.11 Feb 09:00 PM