Northern AdvocateRoad rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in WhangāreiPolice seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.24 Feb 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
Northern Advocate$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiascoMrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protectionsLocal councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei districtOPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy Northland needs smarter investment for growthOPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed menThe four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.21 Feb 02:37 AM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
Northern Advocate‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM
Northern AdvocateIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teamsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fluoridation order sparks backlash from Winston PetersWinston Peters called the fluoridation mandate a 'despotic Soviet-era disgrace'.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
