Northern Advocate'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Violent behaviour is unacceptable': Police hunt group after store robberyCash and cigarettes were stolen before the group fled on foot. 11 Dec 01:37 AM
Northern Advocate‘I can still do something’: Rider living with cancer takes on Nth Island traverseGeoff King will ride from Cape Rēinga to Wellington while in active cancer care.11 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateGreat white likely behind shark fin sighting at Whangārei Heads beachThe shark was spotted on Sunday afternoon at Whangārei Heads by a beachgoer. 10 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia residents push council to pause Warehouse demolition and open up talksThe petition has gathered just over 600 signatures from residents and traders.10 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson John Williamson: We should consider regional council changes carefullyPublic consultation on the shake-up runs only until February 20, 2026.10 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North couple win $1m Lotto prize after 40-year waitA Northland couple are the 47th Lotto millionaires of 2025 after their First Division win.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North restaurant to reopen after owner wins appeal to regain liquor licenceThe Mangonui restaurant was closed for 13 months due to the loss of its liquor licence.10 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCreative challenges power Project Island Song fundraiser in the Bay of IslandsThe 12ks of Christmas challenge includes a litter clean-up and midnight runs.10 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North rāhui on pāua to protect seafood source at AhiparaAhipara locals impose rāhui on pāua after stocks plundered.09 Dec 09:28 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: The club turning strangers into friendsFriendship Force now spans 60 countries worldwide.09 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland hit harder than most by climate change, report findsThe report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.09 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Devastating': Free Northland kids’ music charity closes as funding dries upSistema Whangārei will no longer provide free music lessons to children. 08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: The chaos of Christmas - multiple festive feasts and a missing drinkA much-loved lemonade vanished after relatives unknowingly finished the whole bottle.08 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'It was pretty cool': Beachgoer spots fin metres from shoreA startled paddleboarder told boaties the shark looked bigger than her.08 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate2300 Far North dog owners haven’t paid dog registration fees - council bites back High number of unpaid dog registrations sparks crackdown.07 Dec 09:36 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: The plan to cut costs, cap rates and bring shoppers back to the CBDOPINION: Whangārei thrives when we work together.07 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$19k for Northland charity ReSport Charitable Trust from golf tournamentNorthland's ReSport Charitable Trust gets some much-needed funds from a golf contest.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re so grateful': Parents of premature twins support neonatal book driveThe twins spent 58 days in Auckland's neonatal ICU while their parents stayed nearby.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFun family tradition: Pick-your-own Christmas trees selling fast at Crane RdThe Bird family now have more than 1000 Christmas trees growing on Crane Rd.05 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We’re all devastated': Northland families face losing farms to four-lane highwayThe Bryhams face losing a 100ha dairy farm with six homes built over 60 years.05 Dec 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Advanced writing class and a cashless campusVeteran writer fronts a small summer class in Advanced Writing Skills.05 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: A standout year for sport and recreation in Northland OPINION: McKay Stadium will host Northland's first international tennis fixture.05 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
Northern AdvocateBoil water notice issued after E.coli detected in Far North town suppliesPeople at Paihia, Ōpua and Waitangi must boil tap water for at least a minute before use.04 Dec 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateTop Energy says Far North network now 'back to normal'The Kaikohe substation switchboard has been replaced and is fully operating.04 Dec 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summerThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateResearchers link Māori housing inequities to 180 years of restrictive building lawsMāori-designed kāinga once made homelessness virtually unimaginable.02 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Really colourful and festive': Ohaeawai's Christmas mailbox makeoverThe Ōhaeawai mailbox contest has been lighting up the town for four years.02 Dec 01:00 AM
