Northern AdvocateSolar farm being built in Northland to supply retirement villages NZ-wideThe $35m facility will be exclusively used to power retirement villages across NZ.10 Mar 01:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh school students hospitalised after eating raw chickenPrincipal sends urgent letter to parents, alerting them to situation.10 Mar 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia College to start own school lunch programme following food poisoning debacle"It should have been done a long time before this," one student said.10 Mar 03:16 AM
Northern AdvocateBattle of Kororāreka remembered with dawn ceremonyFormative battle marked start of 1845-46 Northern War and helped shape Northland history.09 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateTruck and trailer units restricted: Vital Brynderwyn detour to reopenTrucks and trailers are not able to travel via the Kaiwaka, Mangawhai and Waipū detours.09 Mar 10:05 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekendOne Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police still investigating Ruawai fatal crashThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLong-serving principal Joe Tipene visits Ōpua School one last timeŌpua community farewells "the most incredibly kind, wise, gentle and humble man".09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGruelling Wild Kiwi on again at Whangārei HeadsBream Head tracks cleared in time for grassroots multisport event.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLost tramper found cold but well after night-time search in rugged Waimā ForestSearchers found the woman in the Mountain Rd area of Whirinaki at 12.20am on Thursday.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay of Islands news with Sandy MyhreThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.09 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily lawyer in hospital after courthouse assaultPolice, ambulance, and fire appliances can be seen outside the courthouse on Bank St.09 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateStaff to be sent to Whangārei Hospital over winter months; army support still in the airStaff will be deployed across Northland hospital services depending on need.08 Mar 11:54 PM
Northern AdvocateTrapped for nine hours: Man dies after being pinned under a tractorThe man was freed by volunteer firefighters, but later died.08 Mar 08:05 PM
Northern AdvocateThe New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbourThe shoreline at Ōmāpere has shifted inland by nine metres during the past decade.08 Mar 05:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCouncil rules out stepping in to save iconic lion parkWhangārei mayor rules out council help for lion park at this stage08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe new $59 million civic centre a former mayoral candidate labels a 'leaking monstrosity'Former mayoral candidate Alex Wright is concerned the centre will be a leaky building.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Third time lucky’: Mangōnui Waterfront Festival celebrates 10th anniversaryThree stages, almost 100 stalls and 5000 people expected at popular seaside festival.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia’s GP crisis deepens as medical practice pulls out of town’s only rest homeGP shortage leaves 55 elderly Switzer Home residents without access to medical care.08 Mar 05:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Fritter Festival is back: Here's how you can win ticketsThousands expected for Northland Fritter Festival in Whangārei on Saturday07 Mar 11:23 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief from Northland: Book up for award; supermarket burgledNews briefs from around Northland07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRelief as cyclone-ravaged Quarry Gardens and Quail Cafe can openTwo huge slips threatened the future of the gardens and cafe after Cyclone Gabrielle07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: The decisions we must make as the normal we knew quickly retreats'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best is today.'07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDecision on fate of big cats after liquidation down to park owner and operatorOfficial Assignee handling the liquidation of Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCrunch fight night for Northland boxer Lani DanielsNorthland boxer Lani Daiels has a world title shot on the line for Friday night's fight.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North police seize 16 guns, drugs and $50k in stolen propertyNine people arrested during searches face 57 charges between them.07 Mar 01:11 AM
Northern AdvocateCat-astrophy averted: Kaitāia police to the rescue of furry felonThere was no pussy-footing around when Kaitāia police caught this cat burglar.06 Mar 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Unexpected flight of fancy sends birthday bash into spin'The look on your face': Mrs P gets the last laugh when it comes to her birthday present.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInquiry into Enchanter tragedy due to be completed later this yearInquiry into fishing trip deaths now in its final stages, investigators say.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news in brief: Census Day; triboard fireNews snippets from across the Far North and surrounds.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHeaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hitWettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Rescue at Raumanga Falls; manslaughter plea and cocaine arrestsNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSalute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licenceAndrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.06 Mar 04:00 PM
