New ZealandConcerns for safety of 14-year-old last seen in Whangārei14-year-old Rawinia was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding, slips and 6m swells possible as wild weather approachesThe predicted weather may cause surface flooding, slips and damage to unsecured structures27 Oct 02:17 AM
New Zealand‘Bring that magic back’: Santa coming to town after allWhangārei Speedway Club has put its hands up to host a parade.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge benefit to rugby league in Whangārei under new lease with local schoolThe park will benefit from new income that will allow a future for the famed spot.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We're really gutted': Christmas parade will not go ahead this yearA lack of sponsors, costs and timeframes has led to the event not going ahead.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honoursFour influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's summer markets return to the Town BasinThe Canopy Night market and the Artisans Market return to Whangārei.22 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandSH1 now open after serious crash in WaipūOne person dead after Northland three-vehicle crash - road now open20 Oct 01:35 AM
New Zealand'She just likes helping people' - Meet the 9-year-old cutting off her hair for charityBella Thompson bravely chopped off her hair to donate toward freedom hair,19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoungest learners vulnerable amidst sector struggles, teachers sayIn a recent survey, 90 per cent of teachers in ECE said ratios are not fit for purpose18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei's Wiremu Neho named community golf coach of the yearSeveral of his prodigies have reached high performance levels nationally.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe road ahead: What Northland's leaders want to see from our new MPsThe preliminary results are out, and Northland's leaders have reacted.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary': Calls for more police after Ruakākā homicide investigation launchedRuakākā homicide inquiry: Locals from small community want increased police presence12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Fight Night will see Matt Matich step into the ring under world title boutsFights could lead to more bouts for Matt Matich and Jerome Pampellome.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Kamo Gull self-service station could have "adverse effects" say council expertsGull NZ last year applied for the green light on a self-service fuel station in Te Kamo.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiakiNoah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A lot of tears': The struggle to find a rental home where pets are allowedRentals and pets don't mix well. The Advocate finds out why.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bad debt': Spike in White Cross patients leaving without payingWhite Cross Whangārei reduced patient debt by 51 per cent by requiring upfront payments.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTree-mendous adventure comes to an end as popular spot closesGlenverbie's Adventure Forest has been a hub for adrenaline junkies since 2007.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth itThe work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA struggles with influx of dogs: Unwanted puppies in boxes left on doorstepUsually there is a rest period between puppy influxes but this year has been "constant".27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland’s tropical oasis a labour of lovePeople travel from as far as Gisborne and Napier to buy the gourmet fruit.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei teen Mairina Dunn's brutal killer Nathan Fenton up for paroleMan who killed Whangārei teen Mairina Dunn in 2006 up for parole22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJust in time for the weekend - Northland gets heavy rain watchKeep eye on weather forecast with heavy rain likely for Northland.22 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandWhangārei band Basement give concert money to charity after friend's brain injuryThe young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.21 Sep 01:39 AM
New Zealand"If you’re having a good hair day, you can take on the world!”PJ's Hair Studio's kaupapa is when people look good, they feel good.20 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeWoman refuses to reveal location of dogs ordered to be destroyed after vicious attackA dog required surgery after being attacked by three other dogs.19 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandEnd of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolishedThe boarded up Almond Court flats have been an iconic landmark in Whangārei for years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand70-year-old Wildlife Act to be replaced, calls for politics to be put asideThe current Wildlife Act is 70 years old and outdated, the DoC says.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday brings hundreds out for Run/Walk FestivalIt was a beautiful day for the event.17 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandForging a career path in health for rangitahi in rural areasHauora Taiwhenua's Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme is inspiring youth.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the electionDo you have questions for the candidates?15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstarsDetector dog trainers reckon Northland's pooches are the best15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland food blogger featured in Edmonds' te reo Māori cookbookMumma's Kitchen Kirsten Holtz of Northland has seven recipes featured.14 Sep 05:00 PM
