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Auckland woman reunited with dog after three years
Aucklander De-Anna Kitto was reunited with her dog Baby, who was presumed stolen, after three years. Video / De-Anna Kitto
Whangārei Hospital on track
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise Piper
Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper
Whangārei laundromat fire
A fire has ripped through a Whangārei laundromat. Video / Da Racoon
Fisheries call for better dumping habits
Nine Lemonfish [also known as Rig] and an Eagle Ray were found at Onerahi this week. The species are unprotected but should not be dumped close to shore, fisheries says.
Humpback breaches in Northland
Kyle Taylor says seeing the humpback breaching off Whangārei's Ocean Beach was a special experience. Video / Manaia Marine
Wanaka St opening
Tikipunga Primary School students greet visitors at the opening of Kāinga Ora's 55-home Wanaka St development, at the former Tikipunga Tavern site. Video / Kāinga Ora
Curious kiwi visits Russell home
The North Island brown kiwi managed to get in through the cat flap. Video / Brodie Stone
Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help
Detective Inspector Al Symonds appeals for the public's help in solving the homicide of Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video | Northern Advocate
Students perform haka in support of Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward
Students from Te Kāpehu Whetū school and the Leadership Academy of A Company performed a haka when the decision to keep the Whangārei District Council’s Māori ward was announced.
Southern right whale in Northland
This southern right whale spotted at the entrance of Whangārei Harbour on August 22 is a promising sign for the species. Video / Alan Hall
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour
Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New Zealand
A rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest
Footage captures a rat eating shortjaw kōkopu eggs in Waipoua Forest, Northland. Video / Fern Donovan
Kaipara Harbour's newest wharf opens at Pouto
New $2.9 million wharf opens, offering new opportunity for Northland, Auckland and beyond. Video / Susan Botting
Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest
Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
Kākāriki chicks
A pair of Kakariki that moved into predator-proofed historic bush in Glenbervie, Whangarei, are now raising chicks there. Video / Ethan Benney
How do seagliders work?
How on earth will seagliders work? Shah Aslam, chief executive of Ocean Flyer, sits down with Northern Advocate journalist Denise Piper to answer your questions about seagliders.
Whangārei social worker Carolyn Procter on son Blaine's autism journey
Social worker Carolyn Procter shares her parenting story with son, Blaine. Video / Northern Advocate
Whangārei mum Emma Henricksen on son Lachie's autism journey
Lachie Henricksen was diagnosed with autism early on in life. Video / Northern Advocate
Learn sign language for different towns of New Zealand
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the towns of New Zealand. Video / Chris Cunningham
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' heading to Australia
Bream Bay College steel band the 'Panimals' are heading to Australia.
Learn the NZSL Alphabet
Deaf Action New Zealand chairperson Kim Robinson & Northland sign language tutor Eddie Hokianga teach the NZSL alphabet. Video / Michael Cunningham
Fatal fire Whangārei
Police and Fire & Emergency investigate the fatal car and house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga on Monday. Video / Northern Advocate
The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl
Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate
Guard of honour for Police officer Gail Shepherd
Guard of honour for Northland police officer Gail Shepherd killed while out walking her dogs in Helena Bay. Video / The Northern Advocate
The message rough sleeper Jason Poutai wants Whangārei District Council to hear
Rough sleeper Jason Poutai has a message he wants Whangārei District Council to hear. Video / Michael Cunningham
Funding woes at Hundertwasser Art Centre
The Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei made a six-month loss last year of $765,000. Video / Denise Piper and Sarah Curtis
Brynderwyns timelapse
Timelapse shows roading work done on the Brynderwyns. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Truck nearly collides head-on with Northland couple on one-lane bridge
An elderly Northland couple are grateful to be alive after a near head-on collision with truck. Video / Danielle Adams
From benefit to self-employment
Inspiring Northlanders reveal how they got off the benefit and into self-employment. Video / Michael Cunningham
Northland surfer to represent New Zealand
Northern Advocate reporter Denise Piper interviews Indi-Lee Ruddell, 14, who is representing New Zealand at the World Junior Surf Championships in El Salvador in May. Video / Denise Piper, photos / PhotoCPL
A new industry for Northland?
Behind the scenes at the Northland peanut trials. Video / Michael Cunningham
Mangawhai Heads rescue successful
The rescue of surfer Matthew Scott by Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service was fortunate to not be hindered by locked gates and containers. Video / Givealittle, Michael Cunningham, Elevated Media, Mangawhai Heads Volunteer Lifeguard Service
Tailgater's frightening behaviour
Footage taken from inside the forestry workers' ute shows the tailgater's frightening behaviour. Video / Supplied
Waka arrive at Waitangi
The waka crews landed ashore after the procession at Waitangi. Video / Natasha Hill / Paridi Bakshi
Toitū te Tiriti hīkoi is welcomed on to Te Tii Marae
A hīkoi with an estimated 600 people marched from Paihia to Waitangi, and they were welcomed on to Te Tii Marae this morning. Video / Denise Piper / Merewai Durutalo / Michael Cunningham / Lois Turei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
National and Act MPs speak to the media
PM Christopher Luxon, National MP Tama Potaka, and Act leader David Seymour spoke to the media after arriving in Northland for the Iwi Chairs Forum. Video / David Fisher
Stranded pilot whale on Baylys Beach in Northland
On Monday Locals attempted to save a stranded pilot whale on Baylys Beach in Northland. The whale did not survive. Video / Robyn Preston