Northern AdvocateEnchanter survivor describes massive wave flipping boat in an ‘instant’The three-week trial of skipper Lance Goodhew has started in the Whangārei District Court.06 May 03:24 AM
Northern AdvocateLower rates rises for Northlanders and extra $40m if GST on rates given backNorthland councils would get extra $40 million annually if GST on rates were returned.06 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBetter health outcomes: Far North residents set to benefit from new medical and health servicesKerikeri is set to get a new medical hub with expanded health services.06 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
Northern AdvocateSlow-speed police chase on Far North's 90 Mile Beach nabs suspected ATV thiefThe not-so-high-speed pursuit along the beach reached speeds of 30km/h.05 May 08:53 PM
Northern AdvocateBumper kūmara crop relief for Kaipara growersAbout 95 per cent of New Zealand’s kūmara is grown in the Kaipara region.05 May 08:34 PM
Northern Advocate'People need to be more open minded': Deaf Northlander's challenge for NZ Sign Language WeekDeaf Northland Alana Best believes people are too timid to try sign language.05 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLearn sign language for different towns of New ZealandDeaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris CunninghamWatch05 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bird hunting season kicks off, Whangārei author up for awardThe latest news bites from around the region.05 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Definitely tough out there': Cost of living '100 per cent' impacting Northland businessesNorthland companies call in administrators as the cost of living crisis drags on.05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei missing fishermen described as fathers 'deeply loved' by familyThe body of one victim was located on Friday, while the search continues for his friend.05 May 03:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland human milk bank to provide breast milk to most vulnerable babiesThe human milk bank still needs $12,000 to get up and running.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to AustraliaBream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.Watch05 May 01:29 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's new top cop takes the reinsWhile the new boss comes from Auckland, his Northland ties aren't too distant.04 May 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to youIt's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?04 May 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Possums are eating my applesOPINION: It’s years since I ate a home-grown apple, because of the possums.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'I can feel him around me': Family of student killed in Abbey Caves tragedy on their heartbreak“I remember saying to him, ‘Don’t worry Tino, if it’s no good ... they won’t let you go."03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Body of fishermen found; fatal crash in WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSystems not people cop blame for severe weather responsesNorthland’s community preparedness has been highlighted in an inquiry report.03 May 06:42 AM
Northern Advocate'Devastating': One body recovered in search for missing Whangārei fishermenOperation continues on Friday to find men, who recently moved to New Zealand from India.03 May 02:47 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mental health nurse takes on 10 hour ocean swim to help charityKristy Fisher says the 22km swim is a step out of her comfort zone.02 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCar crashes into a tree, one dead in Whangārei overnightEmergency services responded around 12.45am.02 May 08:23 PM
Northern AdvocateSay cheese: Waipū traditional goat cheese maker takes top trophyBelle Chevre Creamery’s Betta than Feta won the Best in Class Goats Milk Cheese.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBarrier Air spreads wings to Bay of Islands to shake-up national carrierThe competition comes as domestic airfares found to be the least competitive market in NZ.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Stroppy Tarts put art on display; review into disability support systemThe latest news bites from around the region.02 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLearn the NZSL AlphabetDeaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael CunninghamWatch02 May 06:13 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson saysThe men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.02 May 05:51 AM
Northern AdvocateTeens shock as they reportedly push man, 80, off bike, laugh then run away"It’s just shocking. There is nothing funny about elder abuse."02 May 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTikipunga housefire: Police name Hoani Reupena-Tuoro as fire victimEmergency services were called to an address on Thomas St around 2.40am.01 May 11:06 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North teen puts Kaitāia on the map - the Minecraft mapSebastian Sobr-Sosnowski is building Kaitāia on Minecraft01 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch continues for fishermen missing in Whangārei HeadsTwo fishermen have gone missing in Taiharuru, search efforts underway.01 May 08:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFormer Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls heldFormer councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.01 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Russell hotel named top 20 in NZ; celebrate NZ music monthThe latest news bites from around the region.01 May 06:00 PM
