Northern AdvocateRoom with a boom: Meth pair get home detention for hotel lab blastThe drug dealers were given large discounts to their sentences.03 May 10:29 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland business making emergency homes for cyclone-hit families in TairāwhitiSite Scope has delivered four transportable homes so far with eight more to come.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vintage motorbikes northbound; and fire victim still in burns unitThe latest news bites from around the region.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner saysThe single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland house prices plummet but still ‘significantly up’ from pre-Covid levelsProperty values are still well above levels recorded in March 2020.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: Gauging the true accuracy of speedometersEven tyre pressure can have an effect on speedometer readings.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAwards celebrate the best of region's hospitalityAwards night an outstanding success for Russell with the town claiming 8 out of 15 titles.03 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice uncover 'eye-watering' amount of meth at property linked to Black PowerAmong the haul was a pump action shotgun, ammunition and $3000 in cash.03 May 02:18 AM
Northern AdvocateDemonstration to shine light on crimeWhile the march isn't going to solve crime right away, it's a start, the organiser says.03 May 12:40 AM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plansThe housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonEmily Henderson: Keeping Whangārei women and children safe with solutions that workOpinion: We are working to decrease trauma for victims appearing in court.02 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this yearFive of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.02 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoy racers busted during weekend stingPolice say the public is 'sick and tired' of cars racing around the district.02 May 12:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Vinyl record fair repeats, 4WD crashes through bridge barrierThe latest news bites from around the region.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crashGrieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDouble-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his systemThe judge acknowledged the sentence would not be enough to satisfy the victims' whānau.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Rapid intervention helps save sparky's baconFor the next hour or so I was shadowed by the two little porkers.01 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directionsThe weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.01 May 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire'Devastating' fire sparks urgent reminder of need for working smoke alarms in every home.01 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limboDargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocatePaying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policyNational's Health Spokesman Dr Shane Reti says party will get more nurses, midwives30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Oil spill exercise and smoke alarm warningNews snippets from Northland.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClassic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto eventBig crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLions club fundraisers benefit Northland charitiesAlzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and St John get help from Whangārei Lions Club.30 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman who stabbed man in self-defence sentencedThe Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.30 Apr 04:18 AM
Northern AdvocateHeavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurantRoof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.30 Apr 03:21 AM
Northern AdvocateMedals galore for Whangārei karate boys in SydneyThree Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.30 Apr 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateOur Treasures: A history lesson delving into Riponui Pah School's pastThe school's history dates back to 1898, when it was first built near Hūkerenui.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJonny Wilkinson: An ode to Alfie, the pooch teaching valuable life lessonsJonny Wilkinson has learned from his sweet pet that happiness can't exist without sadness.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challengesWe were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFive wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Is gardening the secret to a healthy life?It fills our hearts and minds with peace and our tummies with healthy nutrients.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP accessRoad closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.28 Apr 05:53 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s CounselKaikohe lawyer Catherine Cull is officially a King's Counsel.28 Apr 05:23 AM
