New ZealandWhangārei mum guilty on two charges related to baby's deathWhangārei mum of five-month-old guilty on two charges laid after his death25 Feb 06:30 PM
CrimeBankrupt Whangārei man pleads for a dischargeJudge orders Whangārei man to pay $2500 in costs to avoid conviction.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand1000 homes by the sea: Independent commissioners' decision pending on major projectAll submitters have now been heard proposal to build 1000 homes and a business area.24 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuAnother big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre projectTrees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.24 Feb 05:31 AM
KahuFar North charity gets $50,000 from teens who won national waiata compNorthland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal death: Leaders plead for help as 'well-loved' boy passes awayCovid-19 had restricted some vital health services to Northland's most in need whānau.23 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandSix-hour ordeal: Divers stranded on island after boat breaks anchorClosing a trip report is just as important as logging one to prevent emergency callouts.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland swamp kauri used by researchers to find out when Earth switched polesAncient Northland swamp kauri shows breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.21 Feb 05:00 PM
CrimeHigh Court dismissed judicial review in firearms caseCourt rules Northland police wrong to refuse man to re-apply for gun licence.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor search for yacht in distress ends with a call to Northland policeBoaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.19 Feb 02:56 AM
CrimeLawyers make closing submissions in case of child's deathJudge to deliver ruling on mum of toddler found dead in a Raumanga house.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeth dealer avoids prison after impressing judgeNorthland meth dealer vows to turn life around and gets home detention.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCovid-19: Iwi preparing for future Northland border control by learning from police checkpointsIwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.16 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandLand of confusion: Kaipara mayor slams checkpoint changeThe checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.15 Feb 04:01 PM
CrimeDad accused of abusing five-month-old son, court hearsPartner allegedly squeezed and slapped five-month-old as acts of massage.15 Feb 12:02 AM
New Zealand'It's extremely confusing': Mangawhai residents told they're part of Auckland lockdownKaipara mayor says Mangawhai and Kaiwaka are being included in Auckland region.14 Feb 07:32 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Heavy rain and wind force school closures and break powerlinesHeavy rain and strong winds created havoc this morning, with some schools closed.14 Feb 07:10 PM
KahuNorthtec's carved entrance way showcases students' skillsDawn ceremony for carved tomokanga (entrance way) in Northtec's Whangārei campus12 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeCrown finishes its case in judge-alone trialWhangārei mum on trial in relation to baby's death expected to learn fate next week.12 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMulti-iwi project aims to protect kauri, create jobsWithout urgent action Northland could lose its iconic kauri forests, minister says.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Power gang members and guns netted by Whangārei policeThree gang members have appeared in Whangārei District Court on firearm related charges.11 Feb 10:53 PM
KahuNgāpuhi sport stars labelled most influential in last 30 yearsNorthland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.11 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYachties facing cyclones make plea to Immigration MinisterThe sailing community maintain there is no real guarantee of safe conditions until June.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNorthland rugby's centenary celebrates rich historyPreparation for Northland rugby's 100th at Semenoff Stadium well advanced.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire that destroyed Northland house treated as arsonFire that destroyed a house in Ahipara being treated as arson.11 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuSubmissions on Northland Māori seats law change close at 5pm todayDeadline for Northlanders to make submissions on Māori seats law change is 5pm today10 Feb 06:52 PM
New ZealandParamedic describes scene of baby death at mother's trialBaby not breathing, was floppy, wet, and cold on shower floor in Whangārei house.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$45m superyacht linked to Google co-founder in WhangāreiSuperYachtfan website says Google co-founder bought vessel in 2011 and sold it last year.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHarper continues to smash goals from her wheelchairHarper was left paraplegic after a back bend went wrong.07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFine for owner of kiwi-killing dog a national recordFine imposed on Russell dog owner almost five times higher than previous record.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuYoung filmmaker intent on putting Tai Tokerau on the mapYoung filmmaker Te Mahara Tamehana is shining a light on social issues impacting Kaitaia.05 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLess than half of all NZers have visited WaitangiWaitangi has been visited by less than half of all Kiwis to explore their own history.05 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWaitangi Day commemorations seen through the lens of Advocate photographersNorthern Advocate photographers capture Waitangi Day commemorations in Bay of Islands.05 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuKaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu wants feedback on new planKaitaia's Museum @ Te Ahu has plans to improve visitor experience05 Feb 04:00 PM
