Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Bridge Club raises $1000 on Daffodil DayThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRoads, rates and Māori wards: Tangiteroria hears from four would-be mayorsAbout 50 people attended the meeting in Tangiteroria on Monday night.02 Sep 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateHow Dying Matters Week is helping open conversations about death and dying'We don't want to talk about dying but it helps take away the fear.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBook extract: Legendary Northland fisherman's dramatic sea survival storyHe improvised a rudder with tyres after the propeller was damaged.29 Aug 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateTop law firm distances itself from Kaipara District CouncilSimpson Grierson said it did not endorse a controversial Māori document.28 Aug 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville farmer turned preemie baby knitter praised as 'great New Zealander'Over 200 comments thanked him on the Advocate’s Facebook page.26 Aug 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateTornado survivor plans fashion fundraiser for emergency servicesTina Johnston is still recovering after a tornado threw her from her home on January 26.23 Aug 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders remain hopeful despite crime and social challengesCommunity spirit is still strong, with many groups working together.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: ACC urges farmers to prioritise safety during calving seasonThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Aug 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital staff shortage prompts patient consent formsFormer Northland doctor Pragati Gautama criticised the consent form process as unfair.21 Aug 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'People are angry': Telehealth consults at Kaitāia Hospital slammedData shows hundreds of Kaitāia Hospital patients each month don't see a doctor in person.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Savour Northland back for another yearThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.20 Aug 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Surreal' success: Mangawhai masterpiece wins five top build awardsJudges praised the Smith Construction build's elegant design and outdoor living features.15 Aug 10:53 PM
Northern Advocate'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: 'Over the moon' - NZ's top young butcher celebrates big winThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateSurf club in rapidly growing coastal community appeals for slip-repair rescueMangawhai surf club has done $1.9m in repair work but is short by $120k for its clubrooms.15 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council’s $52,000 report condemned as ‘anti-Maori'Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the report clarified council obligations and could save money.14 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMotorbike rider airlifted to hospital in serious condition after crash Police said the crash happened around 10.12am.13 Aug 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei bus hub reopens after upgradesThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Aug 04:25 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s big battlegrounds: 17 fight for three council spotsThey are among 165 nominations for 62 political positions.08 Aug 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two Northland players win $12,672 in Lotto Second Division drawThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Aug 04:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek sightings of gold Toyota after aggravated robberyPolice say three males stormed an address on Pouto Rd and assaulted a man on July 18. 03 Aug 11:21 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
Northern Advocate$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice continue appeal a year after Northland mum’s murderJo Lauaki’s body was found between Omamari and Aranga beaches on August 2 last year.02 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMāori role in new Northland water services company sparks concernsThe FNDC voted 9:2 to join Northland's water services restructure.31 Jul 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
