Northern AdvocateFamily devastated after blaze destroys home, business: Fire not suspicious, investigators sayThe investigation into the fire's cause could take several days.07 Jul 12:25 AM
Northern AdvocateMeet the Lion King cast 'smashing the glass ceiling' for disabled youngstersPerformers with and without disabilities have come together to create a memorable show.07 Jul 12:11 AM
Northern AdvocateMan who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentenceIsaac Aydon has appealed his prison sentence for assault on Brintyn Smith.07 Jul 12:07 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaikohe records more than 2000mm of rain in six months; sweet treats raise $24k for charityThe latest news bites from around the region.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHigh school students mingling outside preschool has parents worriedThe behaviour of high school students has twice forced a childcare centre into lockdown.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSpellbinding Whangārei night light show sold outThis is the third year the Quarry Arts Centre has hosted the much-anticipated event.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor wants reliable route between regions ahead of $270m SH1 safety improvementsThe region needs a reliable road network and access from Auckland, the mayor says.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRugby clubs encouraged to apply for funding to improve clubroomsLast year Te Rarawa Rugby Club in Ahipara was given $30,000 in funding.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Can't control it': The worrying trend among Kiwi kids that has experts alarmedChildren in the study wore body cams to track their television, online and games use.06 Jul 12:01 PM
Northern AdvocateDrunk gang father uses his patch to assault his childrenOne of the boys tried to protect his brother during the assault, and copped a kick.06 Jul 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDevastating Gas Kaihu fire not suspiciousFire and emergency were called to the fire around 8.45pm on Tuesday.06 Jul 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trendA look at Northland's cycle touring offering and its lucrative potential.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Late artist's exhibitions raise more than $30K for charity, vape retailers caught outThe latest news bites from around the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Hiku revitalisation head fires parting shot at North’s ‘keyboard warriors’The three-year project has given Kaitāia, Awanui, Ahipara 80 new assets and attractions.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Rotary Club celebrates 50 years; Bay Bush getting into the actionThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland gas station fire: Family who fled Auckland for a better life hit by devastating blazeGas Kaihu had previously been plagued by spike in retail crime.04 Jul 11:17 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangarei rescue crew en route to medical incident on yacht off North CapeThe person will be flown to Whangarei Hospital once removed from the yacht.04 Jul 11:10 PM
Northern AdvocateWitness pressured to write statement saying cannabis grower was merely a translatorTruong paid cash by the thousands for horticulture equipment.04 Jul 10:59 PM
Northern AdvocateBulls to lock horns with Knights in the RLN premier finalThe game is Knights’ skipper Chris Nahi’s last and he’s itching for a win.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCounting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one eventThe severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Our lives have been turned upside down': Wife speaks of ‘horrific’ impact of street attackThe family have moved from Whangārei home and are renting an Auckland house near Rob.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Young butchers carve path to grand final; Council makes tough rates rise decisionThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIs $5 million dollars a life-changing amount of money?What would you do if you won the big bucks during Wednesday night's Lotto draw?04 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents tell Fenz to 'get off your jacksie' as frustrations fireAround 20 protestors gathered outside the local fire station to send a message to Fenz.04 Jul 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateBank recovers just $19k of stolen $330k life savings, police ID scam 'mule''Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'04 Jul 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North Holdings cops heat over plans for public housing in HikurangiHikurangi residents pack hall to hear about community housing plans.04 Jul 02:40 AM
Northern AdvocateKoast art trail returns, bigger and better with more Far North artistsDoubtless Bay and Hokianga have been added to revamped Koast, The Tai Tokerau Art Trail.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLease to operate Kaitāia Airport extended as discussions over long-term future continueAn independent group of Te Hiku locals say they have what it takes to run the airport.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Silent and savvy': Vietnamese man denies role in cannabis operationThe sophisticated operation was estimated to turn over $24 million a year.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageComment: In a jamKevin Page tries to get to the bottom of a sticky mystery.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Full steam ahead for Gabriel; popular walking track reopensThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roadsIn the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFNDC to adopt tikanga-based approach to move occupiers of land near Te Tii MaraeFNDC successfully seeks High Court order to move occupiers of reserve and accessway.03 Jul 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat the changes to child support payments mean for beneficiariesParents will start receiving the payments from August 22 if the liable parent pays.03 Jul 04:00 AM