PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The challenge of life on the beige diet OPINION: A strict 'beige' diet has reduced his meals to porridge, broth and white rice.11 May 04:55 PM
Northern Advocate'I feel for everyone in our valley’: The painful choice facing a flood-hit settlementThe March 26 flood damaged 65 homes in Whirinaki, leaving nine uninhabitable.11 May 01:55 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville residents support merger with Whangārei District Council over AucklandCouncils have three months to agree on amalgamation plans or face imposed change.11 May 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: He once struggled to read — now he’s the first in his family to go to university10 May 11:00 PM
PremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland home values are climbing — but still off peak amid global uncertainty10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhen ‘failure’ is a win: Couple’s storm-hit kayak mission still inspires others09 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Why we can't resist a headline about a man inside a crocodileOPINION: Inside, police found a ring thought to be Batista's, body parts and six shoes.08 May 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland crash costs laid bare as ACC reveals $46m bill and young driver riskNorthland road crashes cost ACC $46m as 24 deaths marked in city march08 May 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'One drama after another': Artists stuck in leaky, crime-hit community hallBasement studios storing paintings and pottery are regularly swamped in storms.08 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s new regional water services company moves closer Far North District Council is due to decide on joining by May 20.08 May 02:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Bad choices’ driving rising Northland road toll, police warnMore than half of last year’s Northland road deaths involved alcohol.07 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateThe quiet spread of 3D-printed firearms – and why police are worriedPolice seized almost 100 3D-printed firearms in 2025 across 73 incidents.07 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateScammer alert: Police say fraudster targeting elderly women in cars for cashPolice suspect there may be more instances that haven't been reported.07 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into dirt biker death, injured rider in stable conditionA man died at the scene, while another rider is in a stable condition in hospital.06 May 10:01 PM
Northern AdvocateStruggling to make ends meet: Rates squeeze drives retiree from 'forever home'Oromahoe retiree Gail Olliver is selling her 'forever home' as rates hit $5000.06 May 07:31 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Whangārei could be New Zealand’s most accessible destinationOPINION: A new regional strategy aims to make beaches, parks and events barrier-free.06 May 06:44 PM
Northern AdvocateAnne West Kindergarten marks 70 years at heart of Kaitāia communityKaitāia early childhood centre Anne West Kindergarten turns 70 this month.06 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Circuit breaker’ youth crisis service launched after damning suicide inquest'Too many young people falling through the cracks' – Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey.05 May 09:45 PM
Northern Advocate'A lot of hurt': Dirt bike rider dies, another injured on rural Far North roadsPolice suspect both riders were knocked off their bikes.05 May 08:44 PM
Northern AdvocateBaristas brewing up a shot to be crowned Northland's bestWho will be the crema of the crop?05 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMore proposed job cuts spark concern as NorthTec eyes sustainable futureFewer than 10 roles are at risk in programmes with low enrolments.05 May 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Significant step': Brynderwyns bypass plan enters approvals processNZTA has lodged fast-track approval bids for an alternative Brynderwyn route.05 May 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Past their use-by date': Ageing Kerikeri classrooms set for $56.6m upgradeKerikeri High will get 12 new classrooms and major site upgrades.04 May 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Feedback wanted about use of old library The latest news bites from around the region.04 May 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trialsJoy West, 85, has retired after 50 years running Northland dog trial events.03 May 11:00 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Is being a city of walks part of Whangārei’s identity?OPINION: A H Reed Memorial Park is closed for kauri dieback testing and monitoring.03 May 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCracks found inside giant 'fishhooks' of famous Whangārei bridgeThe $32m rolling bascule bridge will close from 6am May 10 to 6am May 11 for repairs.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom shipwreck to showcase: Historic Niagara lifeboat set for restorationThe Niagara sank in June 1940 off Bream Head with 590 gold bars and ammo.02 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe on Celebrity Treasure Island - and coming out to her mum'The girl from Kaikohe' reflects on the scale of her journey as she returns home.01 May 10:00 PM
