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
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
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
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
All Blacks'Warmest welcome ever': All Blacks arrive in NorthlandLocal hapū's gift of a carved taiaha 'hugely humbling', All Black captain Sam Cane says.22 Jun 05:47 AM
EducationGraduating teachers carry region's hopesTai Tokerau's education graduates share their learning experiences21 Jun 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe council introducing mandatory snip 'n' chip rule for pet catsThe change has received praise from the country's oldest and largest animal welfare group.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's 'tooth fairy' continues long wait for court hearingFive days of court time needed for Northland's "tooth fairy" case involving 20 witnesses21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead and another moderately hurt in Taipa crashDetails are scarce but the Advocate understands two utes were involved in a crash in Taipa21 Jun 04:58 AM
CrimeMan facing fine for carving up native kauri and tawaNorthlander found guilty of illegally milling native kauri and tawa.21 Jun 02:15 AM
