PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLetters sent to landowners of 'Significant Natural Areas'A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.12 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelp floods in for woman who always helps othersFor 14 years Monika Welch has been helping others. Now it's her turn to be helped.12 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's booming marine industry providing opportunities for studentsTeachers of students keen to get into Northland's marine industry can learn more at event.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStats NZ backs evidence of land use changes in NorthlandNewly released statistics show fewer farms, more dairy cattle, more horticulture.12 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan finds message in bottle on Ninety Mile Beach from Greek captainThe bottle is complete with a master mariner's business card. But there's a problem.12 May 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWorld's biggest skateboard to promote Tokyo OIympics tours NorthlandGiant board due in Mangawhai today as it continues its ride around the North.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandSchool kapa haka comp; and roading meeting planned.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTalented Whangārei teen squash player wins top title at AON New Zealand Junior OpenTeen's six years playing include international tournaments and winning national titles.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew operating theatre first step in health system upgradeRevamp is part of Government's goal to make healthcare accessible for all Northlanders.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Why would anyone do this'; response to Kaitaia Cemetery flower theftsVictor Rakich wants answers after plants were stolen from his parents' graves in Kaitaia.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClear-out sale to help family after tragedy in KerikeriPopular shop owner, noted for her generosity, died tragically near Kerikeri on April 13.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMore big wins for Northland cheesemakers Mahoe, Grinning GeckoThe Rosevear family is rapidly running out of space for their Very Old Edam trophies.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai shared path and intersection upgrade work starting this monthWork to start on Mangawhai's shared path and intersection upgrade.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFree school lunches devoured by Far North studentsAlmost 15,000 Northland students are now receiving free school lunches.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North District Council gets improved rating in local government excellenceFNDC has improved its overall rating in a local government excellence programme10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYouth mental health services in Northland to get millions more in funding$4.6 million for more youth mental health services in Northland and Auckland.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew Hikurangi community cops hit the ground runningThe duo are responsible for one of Northland's largest police patches.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTurntable Hill flood project almost finishedThe $850,000 project won't stop floods but should make then much less frequent.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandMusician Dianne Swann comes home to play; and enviro trailblazers sought.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateManawatū coast surprise: Third venomous sea snake turns upThe latest sea snake was found on a beach by an 11-year-old boy looking for shells.10 May 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCall to fix Northland roads alongside speed limit reviewA big chunk of Northland's state highways could have speed limits slashed after a review.09 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAmazing Dinosaur Discovery brings pre-history to life in WhangāreiPre-history is brought to life in Whangārei with the Amazing Dinosaur Discovery.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandPolice seek witnesses to city assault; and another Lotto win09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDay of pride for Aotearoa's newest citizensFirst in-person NZ citizenship ceremony held in Whangārei since pre-Covid times.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei's Hundertwasser centre's gold cupola almost finishedIntricate work putting $50k of gold leaf on to Hundertwasser cupola.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland GP gets rural medicine's top honourGrahame Jelley arrived in NZ 20 years ago with only a job offer and $78 in his pocket.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHiss-tory repeats as second deadly sea snake found in NorthlandSecond highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake found in Northland.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMum of teen shoved off wharf flooded with generosityThe teen's mum, Diane Coleman, says she has received messages from people wanting to help.09 May 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders left in the dark by unexpected Northpower power cutMore than 28,000 of Northpower's 60,000-plus customers were affected by Saturday's outage.09 May 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDisappointment after complaints force removal of chimes from new playgroundMusical instruments removed from new $1 million playground after residents complain.07 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Hospital unveils new operating theatres, catheter labFacilities will reduce need for patients to travel to Auckland for treatment.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandStolen cabin found; Lotto luck in Whangārei; and Kaitaia boxer fights tonight.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDaycare has treat for mums ahead of Mother's DayWhangārei mums start the day with free coffee and a muffin ahead of Mother's Day.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland DHB CEO heartened with Covid-19 vaccination responseCommunity response to vaccination exceeded expectations of Northland DHB.07 May 05:00 PM
