PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTaupō Bay Tractor Spectacular 2020This year's supreme winner was dedicated to a deceased friend who loved the Pink Panther.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters work to dampen Ahipara scrub fire hotspotsAll evacuees have been allowed to go home but some streets remain closed to non-residents.31 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTall ships set to sail in Bay regattaA weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.31 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKatie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of MeritFar North woman Katie Murray now a Member of the NZ Order of Merit30 Dec 08:38 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognisedBishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Year Honours: Shipley stresses volunteer importance as basketball boomsShipley, born in Christchurch, discovered basketball as a skinny, five foot one student.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Year Honours: Childhood ambition led to lifetime protecting Kaikohe communityThe 82-year-old has sworn his life to protecting locals.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Year Honours: Professor Cindy Kiro made a dameKiro's ultimate goal is to ensure every child born in this country is loved and cared for.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate254.7kg blue marlin signals bumper fishing seasonBeauchamp said rising water temperatures pointed to a possible great fishing season ahead.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLives at risk from Ahipara blazes, fire boss saysSome evacuees are still waiting to be allowed home.30 Dec 04:10 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice ask Whangārei drivers to avoid Port after rolled icecream truck blocks lanes"The noise made me look. Holy hell, I thought ... it's sliding towards me": Witness.30 Dec 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGrandparents still stranded six months after July floodIn July floodwaters wrecked Joe and Shirley Reti's Waikare home. They still can't go home.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaupō Bay Tractor Spectacular, bush rescueNew snippets from around the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJudge Keith de Ridder farewelled after last sitting in KaitaiaLast day sitting in Kaitaia District Court for Judge Keith de Ridder.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat will Northland's New Year's weather be?Northland's emergency services are pleading with people to stay safe this New Year's.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTotal fire ban in place as massive wildfire tears through hills above AhiparaFrom 8am today any sign of smoke is from an illegal fire, Northland fire boss warns.29 Dec 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFamily calls for harsher drink-drive penalties to stop lifetimes of grief for othersNorthland drink-driving: Family calls for stricter laws despite drop in repeat offenders28 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWarnings about fire danger after lawnmower sparks wildfireNorthlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire28 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Northland homes that went viral in 2020Buyers were on a hunt for bargains.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDon't get caught out by new fishing rules - get the appFishing app ads are being rolled out across Northland.27 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHome bakers can turn passion into career with new baking courseA shortage of bakers means many businesses have had to order in pre-made products.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to tap legal powers for pipelineFNDC may use compulsory acquisition to access land needed for a waterpipe27 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire destroys luxury boat in minutes in the Bay of IslandsAn intense inferno melted a luxury launch into the sea at the Bay of Islands.27 Dec 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAdrenaline junkie dolphins need 'rehab' after numbers dwindleBottlenose dolphin numbers in the Bay of Islands has dropped from 278 in 1999 to 26 today.27 Dec 02:20 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors' festive messagesNorthland mayors: Celebrate, we've made it through 2020.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFish smoker caused fire that destroyed house before ChristmasA Moerewa couple have lost "everything" in a fire that destroyed part of their house.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandA public hearing will be held for satellite station plan; and Ngunguru Gala is coming up.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateParts of Kaipara and Far North districts ban water sprinklersLevel 2 water restrictions are in force in parts of Kaipara and the Far North districts.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate$500 donation to Far North foodbank welcomedA substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMotorcycle sales boom in NorthlandHowever, Covid-19's impact on travel has also negatively impacted the industry.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday periodNorthland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipesJournalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePreschool: We want our hippopotamus backOwen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacleThe winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.23 Dec 03:59 PM