New ZealandAirport saga hits turbulence as Govt tells council to uphold their side of the bargainDiscussions about what Kaitāia Airport's lease will look like are underway.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRare example of pre-World War I water infrastructure located in heart of HikurangiThe rediscovered dams still function, and many of the original features are visible.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: The pioneers behind Poroti's blooming orchid businessOwners Kane and Gail Matthews have spent 20 years refining the growing process.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe price of beauty: Vandalism at picturesque falls cops hefty maintenance billThe park’s public toilets and other signage were spraypainted.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInjured sailor back in NZ after spending months in Panama hospitalHospitalised for four months in Panama, Marcel Syron finally returns to Aotearoa.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re desperate and we’re exhausted': Doctors and dentists strikePeople are being warned about potentially longer waits for some services.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice ask witnesses to fatal crash to come forwardWitnesses in relation the two-vehicle crash on Thursday are asked to come forward.04 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Pretty mind blowing' - Chop Shop rebuilt three months after fire destroyed businessA devastating fire destroyed a family's livelihood - until the community stepped up.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMagpies clipped in Far North, Tui hit by Canterbury blitzLife on the road hasn't been so great for Hawke's Bay rugby in the last two weekends.03 Sep 04:58 AM
New ZealandRugby: Taniwha roll Magpies in NPC clashThe team ran away with the win with a final score of 44-21 on Friday night.03 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'heartwarming' encounter with whale a sign from the other side, she saysIt was the seven-year anniversary since the woman's marine engineer father died.03 Sep 02:32 AM
Crime'You thought you could hoodwink a jury': Man jailed for $24m cannabis operationThe man claimed they were growing blueberries and he had no idea.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Let me introduce you to the culinary delight of Pork BennettOPINION: It is neither fancy nor difficult to make. But it turns my knees to jelly.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood is love: Far North restaurant owner shares tips on enjoying authentic Italian foodSovrano Estate's new lease on life following problems with liquor licence.01 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConcerns raised about school's board after staff exodusNgunguru School Board of Trustees says that "change is a part of growth".01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPouto farmers sink teeth into reviving dentistry in DargavilleThe Pouto Peninsula couple want to give back by providing the much-needed health service01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDads know best: Senior fathers give their greatest advice for parenthoodA dose of classic dad humour was not amiss in the advice from these fathers.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhotos: Young performers dazzle at kapa haka festivalThe festival is one of the biggest events on the Bay of Islands cultural calendar.01 Sep 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Quite a lot of excitement': Northlanders marvel at rare super blue moonHave a great shot to share? Email it to reporters at northernadvocate.co.nz31 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandFloating cafe and office built in Whangarei heads via sea to Waiheke Island's first marinaWaiheke Island's new marina cafe and office was spotted in Whangarei harbour.31 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandA bit of a rarity these days: Sport Northland chief executive moves on after 25 years in the roleBrent Eastwood is looking forward to his new role after 25 years as Sport Northland's CEO.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandJonah Lomu's 'niece' loses last chance to appeal sentences for importing methSelaima Fakaosilea was sentenced for her involvement in the Ninety-Mile Beach drug bust.31 Aug 07:12 AM
CrimeGrandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildrenWhile acquitted on the most serious charges, she was guilty of hitting them with spoons.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandExpect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in WhangāreiRural road blocks in place after diesel spill.31 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandJudges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entriesStudents received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.31 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandStrangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crashThe crash happened at the intersection of Sands Rd and Ngunguru Rd.31 Aug 12:57 AM
TalanoaSamoa Rugby World Cup hopes propped up by Kaitāia's Jordan and James LayKaitāia brothers James and Jordan Lay at second RWC with Samoa30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge win for safety: Speed camera data shows signage is slowing motorists downNew data proves signs at speed cameras work to slow people down. So why aren't there more?30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglariesThe person thought to be behind the spate of thefts was arrested today.30 Aug 04:57 AM
New ZealandTiny boatshed attracts big attentionInterest in the 24sq m property has been off the scale.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year onRaymond Trembath left the NZ Army for adventure in Africa with the French Foreign Legion.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survivedA remarkable thing about David Crockett is that all his work with the tāiko was voluntary.29 Aug 06:41 AM
New ZealandMayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blazeOnline fundraising effort for elderly man whose home burned down.29 Aug 05:37 AM
New ZealandCustomer trespassed after concerns car dealer painted over severe rustValue Cars Whangārei said it wasn't responsible for the vehicle as it didn't sell the car.28 Aug 05:00 PM
