New ZealandWaipū local's turtley awesome discovery at popular beachA marine expert says the green turtle is an uncommon sight in Northland.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: Would-be MPs make pitches to NorthlandersAll party candidates except for two were present on the night08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested after their alleged involvement in series of robberies and burglaries.A trio of offenders were arrested after a string of offending against Northland businesses08 Sep 05:02 AM
New ZealandBig cat park plans open day six months after closingMore open days are planned for the park which has been closed since March.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBad driving: Where Northlanders are failing when it comes to the road codeA driving instructor feels most Northlanders are out of touch with the road rules.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree police cars rammed, officer injured in dramatic chase across WhangāreiPolice have said it was 'incredibly lucky' no one was hurt in the chase.06 Sep 11:25 PM
KahuAwanui could be next far North town to take out a Keep New Zealand Beautiful awardLocals think the nomination is more than justified.06 Sep 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Can’t afford a basic plot': Families make tough decisions as funeral grant falls short"More people are in the position where they can’t afford a basic plot at the cemetery."06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom a coal mining building to a flourishing school: Kawakawa Primary turns 150A wide variety of fun festivities will take place this Friday and Saturday.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just had the fright of his life': Missing boatie sparks late night rescueThe boatie was cold and extremely shaken when rescuers found him on Limestone Island.05 Sep 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearlyThe poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo quick fix for Whangārei crash hotspotSolution 'in coming years', but for now drivers urged to remain vigilant.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHopes high for peanut trials after weather wiped out cropsThe trials yielded promising results in its first year.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargainDiscussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of HikurangiThe rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospitalHospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid businessOwners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance billThe park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strikePeople are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with herThe man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.04 Sep 07:01 AM
New ZealandPolice ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forwardWitnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.04 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandRugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clashThe team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.03 Sep 03:33 AM
New Zealand'All this kindness': Fire victim, 80, living in shed overwhelmed as community donates $28,000Arnold Kalnins had been living in a shed since his house burned down earlier this month.02 Sep 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork BennettOPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian foodSovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in DargavilleThe Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthoodA dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festivalThe festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.01 Sep 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moonHave a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz31 Aug 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A teacher is a teacher': ECE rep demands fair payNot all teachers are paid the same in sector where children's education starts.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing methSelaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.31 Aug 07:12 AM
New ZealandExpect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in WhangāreiRural road blocks in place after diesel spill.31 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandStrangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crashThe crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.31 Aug 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh needs students suffering under 'negligent' support modelPrincipals say the current In Class Support model has reached crisis level.30 Aug 05:00 PM
