Northern AdvocateCouncillors vote to extend lease for rescue chopper baseA new building has also been approved for the community-owned life-saving service.28 Jun 03:31 AM
Northern AdvocateBusted car thief turns on teens with a screwdriver in WhangāreiHe came at youngsters, aged 14 and 15, with a screwdriver and stole their phones.28 Jun 01:21 AM
Northern AdvocateKidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatmentSector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.27 Jun 10:23 PM
Northern AdvocateFears Northland will become voiceless as first Three Waters entity announcedNorthland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen kickboxers fight hard to rise to the top of world champsTwo Bay of Islands College students have taken the karate and kickboxing world by storm.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: Politicians pay attention, this is where you're missing the trickFor too long, Northland hasn't been prioritised in a way that maximises its potential.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Teen scoots his way to third place at world champs; armed police in KensingtonThe latest news bites from around the region.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonEmily Henderson: How do we overcome the division?It takes courage to admit we’ve gone too far in our rush to judgment.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I’m alive, that’s all that matters': Man's car bursts into flames after crashing into bullPrem Lohar was driving home on a dark rainy night when he hit a wandering bull.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Boys' High ordered to pay $14k to former employeeInconsistencies between the ERA and the Employment Court resulted in a win.27 Jun 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia College choir 'impressed, delighted and captivated'The Ngā Reo o Kaitāia choir made a big impact at the top choir competition.27 Jun 04:57 AM
Northern AdvocateFive people injured in serious crash: State Highway 1 reopensA crash north of Whangārei has blocked both lanes on State Highway 1 near Whakapara.27 Jun 03:40 AM
Northern AdvocateA bittersweet reunion: Police executing search warrants find statues stolen from Kerikeri businessPolice made an interesting discovery while executing three search warrants in the North.27 Jun 02:23 AM
Northern AdvocateArmed police and ambulance called to Keyte St in WhangāreiHeavy police presence on Keyte St in Kensington.26 Jun 08:44 PM
Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 near Dome Valley to open at midday after rockfallThe large rockfall is between Wayby Valley Rd and Wilson Rd.26 Jun 08:09 PM
Northern AdvocateOwner of Kaitāia hostel ordered to shut over lack of fire alarms fined for ignoring orderKaitāia Hike and Bike owner fined for not closing after council deemed building dangerous.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Have you heard the one about the retiree, the educator and the tractor driver?I feel we seem to have lost touch with the average John and Jane citizen.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEvidence needed before Far North District Council can recoup costs for road sign damageRoad sign damage could cost ratepayers $20K.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North man uses rongoā Māori to heal himself and othersRongoā Māori helps Far North man heal and rediscover culture26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate’We need a system that treats people with respect’: Calls to wipe welfare debtBeneficiaries owe the Government $2.4 billion nationally.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommunity-built bike path aims to keep riders safe and boost healthOnce complete, the shared path will stretch from Russell to the ferry landing at Ōkiato.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescueMotatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.26 Jun 04:57 AM
Northern Advocate18 councils, four decades: Forum North's council chamber finaleThe chambers have hosted more than 5000 meetings which have determined major decisions.26 Jun 04:37 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri unmanned plane company signs up freight giant to deliver its cargoNational freight company signs deal with Kerikeri to deliver unmanned planes’ cargo.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateState highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealedPothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAngry residents start petition against community housing developmentFar North Holdings wants resource consent to build community houses in Hikurangi.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'We're everything': Primary school principals under immense pressure'There’s no fat in the system' for smaller schools when other staff are away or sick.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They're like gold': Appeal for donations of PJs and clothesThe Bald Angels are appealing for warm clothes to help keep kids warm this winter.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionShane RetiDr Shane Reti on National's crime reduction policyWe need to crack down on crime, writes Dr Shane Reti.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news briefs: Lotto win, charity ball tickets, firefighters called outNews snippets from Northland.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHalf of surgeons assessed for using surgical mesh did not meet minimum standardsIt comes as the Ministry of Health considers a pause on mesh implants for some operations.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in briefs from NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStrength training for real life functionOne of the most basic measures of physical fitness is your functional fitness.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateA cautionary tale about vacuuming - sort ofA trip to a garden centre has Joe Bennett thinking we can't spot dangers ourselves.23 Jun 05:00 PM