Northern AdvocateBay News: Friends rally to help woman's cancer battle; cycle tour's last ride northA weekly round-up of news and quirky stories from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChurch appeals for return of stolen cannonThe centuries-old cannon, or carronade, was displayed in a returned services cemetery.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: How brain development influences drivingOn the road with John: The way our brains develop can have an impact on our driving.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent policeRecent crimes in South Hokianga have led locals to start a petition for more police.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Whangārei's biggest art festival returns; Ōpua School put in lockdownThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Logistical nightmare': 60 schools damaged by Cyclone GabrielleDamage includes flooded classrooms, roofs ripped off and major cracks in the pavement.01 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateField Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoffRoarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions01 Mar 04:44 AM
Northern AdvocateHot air balloon a thriller for young Northland schoolkidsMorningside School students, teachers and parents get up on a hot air balloon.01 Mar 12:46 AM
Northern AdvocateMan airlifted to hospital after alleged shooting in remote communityA man was found with gunshot wounds on a rural road on the outskirts of Whangārei.28 Feb 10:29 PM
Northern Advocate'Demeaning' revenge attack: Pair shave woman's head, escape conviction'Disgraceful and demeaning' - the victim was attacked while holding her 3-year-old son.28 Feb 05:36 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Brynderwyns partially re-open; police call on public for helpThe latest news bites from around the region.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 routeTrucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWet tar seal turns quick trip for a pie into $5000 bill no one is fronting forDan Tothill, reliant on his car due to a knee injury, has had to go without since January.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGenerators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for helpTV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.28 Feb 05:41 AM
Northern AdvocateFinancial hardship a big issue faced by elderly, says Minister for SeniorsAge Concern said the rising cost of living is a major issue for local elderly people.28 Feb 04:55 AM
Northern AdvocateMarae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle responseFar North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Feb 04:52 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 through Brynderwyns to partially re-openThe road will be open to northbound traffic only.28 Feb 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It’s just been devastating': What this extreme summer did to our beachesMany of NZ's famous northern beaches left markedly eroded by a slew of summer storms.28 Feb 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateSecond Northland police officer quits while under investigationThe police officer resigned after a complaint about behaviour towards a potential recruit.28 Feb 01:28 AM
Northern AdvocateDeath noticesSearch for, or place a death notice in-paper and online.27 Feb 07:59 PM
Northern AdvocateUnderstaffed Whangārei nurses requested army support at flu season’s peakNurses issued a formal health and safety complaint to the hospital in September.27 Feb 07:27 PM
Northern AdvocateRouted: Some highways will take months to reopenCountry's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.27 Feb 06:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Insanity': Many flood-damaged homes 'should not be rebuilt'Putting houses back into some areas "doesn't make a lot of sense".27 Feb 05:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Paparoa Pride parade returns; Sunday jazz hits right notesThe latest news bites from around the region.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: Should have used my loafA last-minute shopping expedition doesn't go quite to plan for Kevin Page.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIwi leader hits back at PM's promise: The North has been 'forgotten for decades'Northland's state post-cyclone highlights decades of under-investment, says iwi leader.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLower wages but higher rent: Northlanders stung by price hikesRents have risen more in Northland than in any other part of the country.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe road to Mangawhai: A difficult and fractured journeyAdvocate staff share their challenging - once easy - road trip to Mangawhai.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice ramp up appeal for information about vicious early morning assaultA group of men were reportedly involved in the early morning assault in urban Whangārei.27 Feb 05:47 AM
Northern AdvocateClosed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on FridayBlocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday27 Feb 05:20 AM
Northern AdvocateDog stolen along with van returned but man's livelihood remains in tattersRodney Murray was getting water for CatDog when his van - and the dog - were stolen.27 Feb 05:15 AM
Northern AdvocateSevere thunderstorm warning for Whangārei, KaiparaSevere thunderstorms are not what sodden Northland needs.27 Feb 04:55 AM
Northern AdvocateFamous ventriloquist David Strassman's kind gesture in wake of cycloneThe comedian is giving away tickets to his Whangārei show.26 Feb 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe luxury coastal resort's expansion plan that's infuriated locals, iwiThe GM of Carrington Estate speaks out after intense scrutiny of the pristine resort.26 Feb 10:00 PM