Northern AdvocateText from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?'I did rape a girl. 12 years old' - the alleged message said.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePlenty of Northland interest when Moana Pasifika play Queensland in Whangārei on FridayA Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.11 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThey shouldn’t have been there: Truck company under fire following crash on detour routeNZTA and police are investigating a truck crash on a banned Brynderwyns detour.11 Apr 03:58 AM
Northern Advocate'Rare' heart-shaped feijoa up for sale fetches $100 offer onlineIs this Northland's most expensive feijoa?11 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWeather warning: Severe thunderstorms, rain and wind to hit NorthlandThe bad weather is forecast to hit around 6pm and last until 9am on Friday.11 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateIwi-led programme saving Far North residents from discoloured, bad tasting waterHaving reliable, drinkable water is helping to change lives, residents say.10 Apr 11:09 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rallyEarly Ford V8 vehicles to rally in Kaitāia10 Apr 09:44 PM
Northern AdvocateHundertwasser Art Centre not alone in its struggles, says The Kauri MuseumA lack of funding and higher costs is impacting all, including Matakohe's Kauri Museum.10 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Property prices rise and fall; farmer named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalistThe latest news bites from around the region.10 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: A blithe spirit infiltrates Kerikeri; Christ Church filled to the raftersThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.10 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateApprentice Keiran Davis wins Bay of Islands’ building challengeThe Russell builder will represent the Bay at the finals in Wellington in June.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - house prices rise, Lions' 60th birthday and planting projectNews snippets from the Far North10 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFunding woes at Hundertwasser Art CentreThe Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah CurtisWatch10 Apr 03:48 AM
Northern AdvocateBig win for Far North if SH1 over Mangamukas reopens before ChristmasDelight at news Mangamukas in Far North to finally reopen before end of 2024.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTruckie tries his luck on banned Brynderwyns detour routeCove Rd has reopened after a truck got stuck and blocked both lanes.10 Apr 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateRecord rates rise will hit thousands in the Far North hard: Dover SamuelsDover says the rates rise would be the defining moment of Far North kahika Moko Tepania.10 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateShell-ebrations as tortoise stolen from reptile park found in Far NorthSadly, the 8-year-old iguana also stolen is still missing.09 Apr 11:59 PM
Northern Advocate'Such a pure heart': Investigation launched after Kiwi teen dies on US farmWorkplace investigation launched as whānau mourn teenager found dead on US pig farm.09 Apr 11:41 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's 2028 total eclipse tipped to be tourist magnetNation set to experience its first total solar eclipse in decades, on July 22, 2028.09 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSmiles all around at Kaitāia College special needs surf dayKaitāia College special needs students all smiles in Ahipara surf09 Apr 09:25 PM
Northern AdvocateWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
Northern AdvocateMan's bug horror find in late night snackWhangārei man finds cockroach in a block of Woolworth's supermarket brand cheese.09 Apr 08:16 PM
Northern Advocate'Pretty remarkable': 600 native frogs rehomed during Brynderwyns roading projectThere are strict protocols for construction in the environmentally sensitive Brynderwyns.09 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Woolworth responds to cockroaches found in cheese; shed fire in WaipapaThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far north - Six60 touring, Bay magic, new Ngāpuhi Investment Fund chairmanNews snippets from the Far North.09 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDanger of closed surf clubhouse sees club offer to pay $1.9m to fix slip'We cannot wait any longer when lives are at risk', Mangawhai surf club tells the council.09 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateExhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists‘Māori art is burgeoning at the moment – it’s in such good health.’09 Apr 12:10 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlander's cooking chops making wavesHe's known as Stef the Māori in the Far North, and he's taking social media by storm.09 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Lucky to be alive': Mum, daughter injured at car racing eventMoments beforehand, Anita Rossiter's boyfriend joked about a crash happening.08 Apr 08:31 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: NZ Post to end Saturday rural delivery; StarJam raised over $165,000The latest news bites from around the region.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals thinkSchools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festivalThe 'golden ticket' is a chance to aim for London, Keira Brassett says.08 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A stranger wanted bricks but got so much moreHowever, the man turned his nose up at tri-pillow as he didn't know how to work it.08 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTech scholarship in memory of Daniel Karehana open to North's Māori studentsThe Daniel Karehana Te Hapori Matihiko Memorial Scholarship is worth $5000.08 Apr 05:00 PM
