PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland fishing club calls for rules NZ-wide to promote marlin tag-and-releaseClub says 75% of marlin its members catch are freed; other clubs should follow suit.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Bay of Islands Waka Festival returns after three-year breakThe revived waka ama event will feature two days of fun and competition on the water.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei team clinches Waitangi Mountain Bike Park’s first major eventCompetitors pitted against the clock in challenging eight-hour mountain bike relay race.13 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandNorthland bride marries at historic hotel once owned by great great grandparentsNorthland woman engaged and married at historic hotel owned by great great grandparents05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trialResidents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.01 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandChurch appeals for return of stolen cannonThe centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Cruz ‘n’ the Bayz and jazz festival comingA weekly wrap of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeens to rescue as cyclone blows boatie upriver without an oarBoatie left at the mercy of the wind after rowlock in newly bought dinghy broke.12 Feb 09:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Reflections on Waitangi day; youth theatre classesA weekly roundup of what's happening in the Bay of Islands and surrounds.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Kids get creative in Paihia sandcastle compTaniwha, tiki among the winning creations at Saturday’s event.06 Feb 10:25 PM
Lifestyle‘People love him’ - community devastated as Pablo the macaw goes missingThe 3-year-old macaw has been missing since Tuesday.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing Series for Women; comedy heavyweights perform in KerikeriFind out what has been going on in the Bay of Islands and its surrounds.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDon McGlashan, Troy Kingi headline Waitangi 2023The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a causeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome threatened by Whangaroa wildfire; boat destroyed by blaze at WaitangiScrub fire likely suspicious, cause still under investigation.29 Dec 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Instinct' helps i-Site Paihia staff save British tourist's lifeTwo visitor info consultants didn't hesitate to put their first aid skills into action.24 Dec 11:03 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely nuts’: Angler lands 464.5kg marlin after 10-hour battleSkipper said Tuydor’s monumental effort was the greatest he’d seen in the angler's chair.19 Dec 06:49 PM
New ZealandMan airlifted to hospital after stabbing in PaihiaThe Advocate understands the man has been airlifted to Whangārei Hospital.05 Dec 05:40 AM
KahuNew Far North mayor and district councillors get welcome pōwhiri at WaitangiNew Far north mayor and councillors welcomes with pōwhiri at Waitangi19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelReady to book your summer holiday? We've got all you need to knowA travel guide to your summer holiday.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated, drivers stranded as torrential rain batters Far NorthFour boats came to grief in Bay of Islands with one saved, another sunk and two on rocks.18 Aug 06:47 PM
Talanoa'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence dayHardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.01 Aug 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businessesNorthland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFantastic paddlers: Te Tai Tokerau waka ama athletes take on the worldNorthland waka ama athletes are heading to London to compete in the World Sprint Champs.31 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuSpotlight to shine on pivotal Paihia history on new trail walkHistoric legacy trail project set to uplift the nationally significant story of Paihia.20 Jul 06:00 PM
Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEducation'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changesNorthland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warnsThere are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.27 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuKerikeri student crowned joint winner of Race Unity Speech AwardJoe Howell's speech about working together to end racism earned him a top podium finish26 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina watersNorthland Police are investigating a water-related incident in Whangārei.23 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRenowned Māori astrologer Rereata Makiha reveals best spots to see MatarikiNorthlanders gearing up to see the Matariki star cluster may have to adjust their sights.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Pull your head in': Judge to woman who breached home detentionWoman who twice breached home detention pleads with judge to let her stay on the sentence22 Jun 07:00 AM
