Northern Advocate'Getting frustrated': Northland growers fed up with 'crap' summerNorthland growers escaped the worst of Tuesday's rain, but say the summer has been 'crap'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s Raupo Drainage Scheme to get new floodgateThe Kaipara District Council agreed to redirect funding to build the floodgate.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA school-leaver's guide to future options outside of the classroomSchool's out: So what do you want to do with the rest of your life? This guide may help.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCheeky Dargaville man who erected town's sign at Cape Reinga revealed - sort ofMystery solved - man behind Dargavile sign at cape Reinga explains why13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on recordThe top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSign prank at Cape Reinga puts Kaipara metropolis on the world stage‘Cheeky’ sign sums up all that’s great about New Zealand, sharp-eyed visitor says.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweet squash first crop planted at Kaipara irrigation demo siteSquash is first crop at Kaipara Water irrigation demonstration site03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGlinks Gully beach community in Northland has fireworks banThe four-month ban is to reduce the risk of damaging wildfires.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakiaPaturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.16 Dec 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Swamp-like' conditions slam Northland's kumara crops“It is what it is - if you’re growing you have to take the good with the bad."14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKarakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoiMore than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.14 Dec 05:24 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoiHīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.13 Dec 07:15 PM
Northern AdvocateKarakia protest march ‘100% going ahead’, organiser saysOrganiser says karakia compromise a political move aiming to halt protest's momentum.12 Dec 08:50 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the waterNorthland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdownWhat some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.09 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara mayor backtracks on karakia banMayor Craig Jepson's shutdown of a Māori ward councillor sparked anger nationwide.07 Dec 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice appeal for sightings of missing manPolice have concerns for the welfare of Little-John Makoare, 39.07 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council welcomes organisers’ peaceful protest pledgeNext week’s protest march in Dargaville triggered by new mayor’s ‘karakia ban’.07 Dec 12:56 AM
Northern AdvocateProtest march planned over Kaipara karakia banIwi leader says karakia ban is 'racism dressed up as democracy'.06 Dec 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara 's east/west political mix a concern for someA growing Mangawhai presence on Kaipara District Council is altering its balance.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWalking access from Northland’s Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restoredA farmer's goodwill has seen the track from Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes restored.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJoy at the clubhouse as Miss Dargaville returns home after decades awayRescue canoe Miss Dargaville returns to the Baylys Beach Surf Lifesaving Club23 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Stunning meteor soars over North IslandMore witness accounts are required to track the meteorite.20 Nov 12:13 AM
Northern AdvocateNew venue in Northland for Steve Smith Memorial Bowls TournamentSteve Smith Memorial Bowls Tournament back in Northland after Covid-enforced break15 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAucklanders targeted as Kaipara opens up more land for developmentMore land in the Kaipara is to be rezoned for development.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt report names vulnerable communities at major risk of floodingSome Northlanders felt the suggestion communities at risk needed to move was unnecessary.08 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean homeIt is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthpower Electric Power Trust elections open with eight vying for five positionsVoting papers have already been sent out.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate61,000 Northpower customers to get power bill discountsThe company is distributing almost $12.4m back to electricity users.04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee is McKay boss Lindsay FaithfullMcKay boss Lindsay Faithfull is the 2022 Northern Advocate Hall of Fame inductee04 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville artist's mural wins Keep New Zealand Beautiful awardDargaville mural wins national award for Kaipara artist.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands descend on Whangārei's Northland Events Centre again for World Cup quarter-finalsRugby clash sees big crowd at Whangārei's Northland Events Centre as Black Ferns run riot.30 Oct 04:00 PM
