New ZealandAlert neighbours save homeA Whangarei house was 10 minutes away from being fully engulfed in flames but thanks to neighbours who saw the smoke, fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.03 Aug 08:50 PM
TravelKid-friendly fun in our northernmost cityShandelle Battersby finds plenty of activities for families in and around Whangarei.03 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandWhangarei Heads residents eye securityA string of burglaries has spurred a Whangarei community group to fundraise for their own security cameras. Burglaries of homes and 01 Aug 09:28 PM
CrimeMan jumps from car after alleged kidnappingA Whangarei man was forced to jump from a moving car after he was allegedly kidnapped then assaulted. Police confirmed the man suffered 31 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over attack on joggerThe man accused of carrying out a vicious sexual attack on a woman during her early-morning jog in Whangarei has pleaded guilty to 27 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandIgnorance of meth lab pleadedA Northlander arrested during a major drug bust told a jury he had no knowledge methamphetamine was being manufactured at a rural 27 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandRescued albatross released into wildDaniel the albatross, who crash-landed on Ninety Mile Beach last week, spread his wings before being released back into the wild off 27 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandIs this the murder capital of NZ?This town is reeling from its 10th homicide in just seven years, a situation that has a senior police officer concerned at the level of violence.25 Jul 08:41 PM
BusinessNZ's hottest northern property spotsCan't afford to buy a house in Auckland and think you're running out of options? Ruled out Tauranga and Hamilton? Where are the next northern property hotspots?12 Jul 12:20 AM
New ZealandP lab found in holiday homeSuspicious behaviour at a coastal holiday home has led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Northland.11 Jul 08:32 PM
New ZealandKauri gum charges withdrawnCharges of receiving kauri gum worth $25,000 have been withdrawn against a Whangarei man.07 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandWelcome to 'Whanagarei'From the "doh" files: An eagle-eyed Advocate reader today drew our attention to this recently-erected sign on State Highway 1 just 07 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandHard-sell prompts warningAn internet "pop-up" ad saying she had won US$3000 worth of travel saw a Whangarei woman fork out $1264 for a trip she didn't want 06 Jul 09:07 PM
New ZealandGiants of the deep cruise inTwo large humpback whales put on a spectacular show for boaties and those watching from land as they played in Whangarei Harbour.04 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandMeth ringleader pleads guiltyThe Northland ringleader of the operation that produced the largest amount of methamphetamine ever cooked in New Zealand has pleaded guilty to a raft of charges.29 Jun 11:11 PM
New ZealandFour on trial over P lab raidAn isolated Northland house was used by a family, their friends and acquaintances to cook meth "hard out" while it was covertly watched by police, a jury heard.27 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandIrish scholar visits home of te reoIrish scholar Aoife Finn has been studying the Maori the language for years, despite having never visited the country where it's spoken until now.27 Jun 09:09 PM
New ZealandNurse fined for drink-drivingA Whangarei nurse who unsuccessfully challenged a drink-driving charge has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine.23 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandRescued kitten motors offWhangarei mechanic Michael Smith's job title usually doesn't include rescuing cats - but today was a different story.22 Jun 04:36 AM
New ZealandChurch leader abused girls for yearsUnrepentant former Northland church leader has been jailed for 20 years for systematically grooming and sexually abusing a dozen girls for more than a decade.15 Jun 10:13 PM
InvestmentSky-high bungalow price 'mad'A modest Whangarei bungalow has sold for $230,000 above its capital value - has the world gone mad?15 Jun 10:11 PM
BusinessSir Michael backs Hundertwasser projectWhangarei's most successful businessman has made a "generous" contribution to the building of the Hundertwasser Museum.10 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan stopped allegedly driving 165km/hNorthland's top roading cop is "horrified and astounded" after a driver was stopped allegedly doing 165km/h on a busy stretch of Northland state highway.09 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandMum foils son's plan to take murder rapWhen Lee Rata was severely beaten last year, Seddon Beazley took the opportunity to further his standing with the Mongrel Mob. However, his mother knew different.08 Jun 10:21 PM
ConstructionCulhams ready for SkyCity contractA Whangarei steel company is thrilled at winning a Convention Centre steel contract, which has already started providing new jobs for Northlanders, with more on the way.08 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandCar and logging truck collision causes traffic backlogA collision between a car and a logging truck near the Otaika Shops in Whangarei has caused a traffic back up this morning.07 Jun 08:44 PM
