Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Powerball rolls over; Road closure this weekendCatch up on what's happening around the region.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateUp in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZJoe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?03 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland drivers' abuse spurs Waka Kotahi to swap stop/go signs for traffic lightsTraffic lights will be used instead of stop/go signs to keep staff safe at roadworks.03 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePies and workouts: Whangārei takes on Gumboot FridayThe 2022 Gumboot Friday Appeal is raising funds for free counselling for young people.03 Nov 02:09 AM
Northern AdvocateArrests follow overnight burglaries in WhangāreiA 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.02 Nov 11:25 PM
Northern AdvocateBuilder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinalSecurity will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.02 Nov 11:24 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrest five people for commercial burglariesA 26-year-old man is due to appear in court today.02 Nov 11:09 PM
Northern AdvocateInternational Polynesian FIBA basketball tournament kicks off in KaitaiaKaitaia hosts an international basketball tournament this week.02 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Power of community' puts Far North project on world mapCommunity collaboration 'secret sauce' to Far North revitalisation project success.02 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate100MW grid-connected battery, largest in the country, to be built at RuakākāNorthland to get 100MW grid-connected battery - the largest in the country.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRookie lifeguards put skills to the testA large cohort of emerging lifeguards, all in their teens, took part in the camp.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Recycled fashion parade; tour guides wanted for summerA round-up of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTropical papaya crop bears fruit for Waipu growerNorthland could be a tropical fruit bowl, grower says.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSpring maintenance works well under way on Northland's state highwaysWaka Kotahi spring maintenance works underway, but still no word on Mangamuka Gorge02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Disgusting behaviour': Child spotted hacking pōhutukawa trees with axeThe council has written to the people believed to be involved in the incident.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateConstruction firm fined for Kerikeri stream pollutionMembers of the public contacted Advocate with concerns about discoloured Wairoa Stream.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStaffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theftTwo men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaking the pulse of Muriwhenua health reformsChair of the Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora Board to visit Muriwhenua.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan who died in Onerahi homicide named by policeThe body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.01 Nov 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'It was crazy': Jogger reportedly encounters wallabies in Whangārei forestAngus Blacklaws says he saw two adult wallabies and two joeys while out in the forest.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online accountWestpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland nurse receives major award for Covid response workAward for Northland nurse's Covid response mahi01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors support new look at contentious Three Waters pushThree Waters: Northland mayors support re-look at the plan.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBungling thieves flip boat trailer, flee on footQuick-thinking neighbour and off-duty cop foil attempt to take runabout from Russell home.01 Nov 01:16 AM
Northern AdvocateCode-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switchFormer top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.31 Oct 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocatePlans for private fireworks fizzle out in Far North amid banThe temporary ban kicks in on November 2 and will last until April 30 next year.31 Oct 09:32 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi road toll won't reduce in Kerikeri Peninsula unless speed doesKerikeri Peninsula residents feel they've done all they can to protect local kiwi.31 Oct 05:01 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful awardDargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateŌpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing projectTwo years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateComment: The short lived garage reclamationImagine my surprise as I pulled into my driveway and went to my garage.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei schoolgirl is 2022 Fred Hollows NZ Junior AmbassadorWhangārei girl who had first book published at seven is Fred Hollows NZ Junior Ambassador31 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North local business wants to help whānau in need grow their own kaiGrow Your Own Northland wants whānau to do just that with their own kai.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFijian in Whangārei to see daughter play in Women's Rugby World CupFormer Fijian halfback rates Sid Going as the greatest No 9 to play the game.31 Oct 04:00 PM