Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Brad Olsen made chief executive of Infometrics; councils fishing for feedbackNews snippets from around the region.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrian Hughes, the fabric of Fonterra in Northland, retiresBrian Hughes and wife Shirley plan to tour their way around the country in a motorhome.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe winners and losers of the residency Green ListThere may be a green light for some industries, but others are feeling left behind.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'All the hallmarks of a drowning in the making': School sentenced for nightmare tripTwo students became trapped in a cave after rough swells knocked them from their kayak.13 Dec 03:20 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville's Little-John Makoare still missing, police sayLittle-John Makoare was last seen in the Dargaville area on October 27.12 Dec 11:10 PM
Northern AdvocateRāwene Hospital still doctorless overnight as staffing issues continueDoctors are still only onsite from 8am to 5pm daily.12 Dec 09:33 PM
Northern AdvocateSir Hekenukumai Busby’s legacy lives on at Kupe Waka CentreHek's dream comes to life in the Far North.12 Dec 09:22 PM
Northern AdvocateKarakia protest march ‘100% going ahead’, organiser saysOrganiser says karakia compromise a political move aiming to halt protest's momentum.12 Dec 08:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: New shade sail for Paparoa; and sand dune death decision reservedNews snippets from Northland.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRising food prices put squeeze on struggling NorthlandersReport shows grocery supply costs have gone up more than 10 per cent since November 2021.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWinners and losers in Far North plan to charge district-wide sewage ratesSome households could save thousands of dollars a year; others could pay hundreds more.12 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHandle with care: Research reveals the way fish are handled after catch-and-release increases survival ratesData could help save hundreds of thousands of fish per year.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: Number may be up for Christmas pressies schemeSecret santa, something for everyone? Gifting this Christmas can get complicated12 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeacher named as man who imported child sexual abuse imagesImages Included many from the worst possible category.12 Dec 03:13 AM
Northern AdvocateKilled by poisoned wine: 'Dave knew straight away' - hunt for a killerLoved ones are offering a $42,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.11 Dec 07:16 PM
Northern AdvocateInvestigators sent to Whangārei to formally look into train and truck collisionWhangārei truck/train crash gets official accident investigation.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNeed for warmer Northland homes behind $280k of energy-saving fundingThree energy-saving projects in Northland have received $280k of Government funding.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHot, humid and wet summer expected in NorthlandNorthland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelp coming for unwanted and neglected cats in Far NorthA new rescue group will tackle the huge problem of unwanted cats in the Bay of Islands.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSecond-hand shopping for Xmas gifts on the rise in NorthlandMoney is tight, and Northlanders are turning to op-shops for gifts & household essentials.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateShane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shameThe people carrying out ram-raids and burglaries are becoming more brazen, says Reti.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSustainable transport funding good but mayor wants more for roadsThe funding will go into shared paths and cycling and public transport facilities.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHikurangi Christmas parade brings cheer to small townThe Grinch and Santa both featured at the much-anticipated event.11 Dec 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRoad to nowhere: Frustration mounts over lack of action on Mangamuka Gorge, MPs, Govt asked to do moreThe local MPs say they have been working hard to make progress happen.09 Dec 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the waterNorthland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: The benefits of morning exerciseIf it works for Richard Branson, it can work for us too.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Apprehensive' Bay of Islands businesses struggle to find staff ahead of busy seasonThere are concerns about staff shortages and the spread of Covid.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGum digging was a major industry for NorthlandKauri gum became a highly sought-after commodity.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdownWhat some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrent Eastwood: Sport Northland AGM winds up another challenging yearTangata Tiriti co-chair Libby Jones was re-elected by the membership at the meeting.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new languageJoe Bennett takes a look how language evolves side-by-side with women's sports.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugsFour arrests, drugs and firearms seized in Whangārei homicide inquiry09 Dec 01:29 AM
