Northern Advocate‘He felt embarrassed and ashamed’: The hidden toll of losing your jobNorthland had the country’s highest Jobseeker Support rate at 11.4% in September.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLithium batteries likely cause of Whangārei warehouse blazeFire crews battled the blaze with 11 teams at its height on Tuesday night.22 Nov 12:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘Dad was very much a helper’: Family honours Wayne Semenoff’s legacyThe 76-year-old died in a farming accident on his Broadwood farm earlier this month.21 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRāhui scaled back as search for missing man nears 'last stages'Searchers have spent a week scouring waters after two fishers failed to return.21 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: How digital money is changing everyday bankingOPINION: A visit to a cashless bank reveals how far everyday banking has shifted.21 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘A huge surprise’: Northlanders named among local hero medallistsEach local hero has changed lives through mahi rooted in care and community.21 Nov 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocatePublic farewell planned for Far North businessman Monty KnightKnight, 80, will be publicly remembered in Kaitāia on Wednesday after his alleged murder.20 Nov 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateOvergrown footpaths spark frustration for Kerikeri residentsResidents say hedges on Inlet Rd have swallowed half the 1.5m footpath.20 Nov 08:59 PM
OpinionShane RetiDr Shane Reti: Red light to green light - the story of pedestrian lights at Ōtaika Pedestrian lights will be installed at the busy Otaika shops crossing.20 Nov 07:45 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North power outages prompt Commerce Commission probe Top Energy could face a $5m fine if found to have breached reliability rules.20 Nov 05:28 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei Hospital intersection upgrade to ease peak hour trafficThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateFire crews monitor warehouse overnight after second blaze at property Batteries caught fire on Wednesday evening, a day after the first blaze at the property.20 Nov 01:44 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Entries are open for the manu world champsThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Nov 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant McCallum: Northern Expressway can unlock Northland’s potential for national prosperity OPINION: Travel times between Te Hana and Whangārei could drop by up to 38 minutes.19 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateHillcrest Kindergarten marks 70 years of memories and community spiritThe kindergarten opened in 1955 thanks to community fundraising and raffles.19 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMotorist spots blaze that damaged Whangārei warehouseFire investigator Greg Hartwell said no sprinklers or alarms were installed.19 Nov 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North District Council warns of delays as it takes charge of Kāeo’s water supplyIt is the first time Taumata Arowai has used its powers under the 2021 law.18 Nov 11:47 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland holiday park ditches TVs to help guests switch off and spot kiwiGuests can hear kiwi calls and may spot the native bird after dark.18 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools impacted after asbestos found in play sandWhangārei Primary School closed on Tuesday to allow for testing of at least 10 classrooms.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Northland whānau pay the price for state housing cutsOPINION: More than 1000 whānau are officially waiting for state housing in the region.18 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocatePolitical leaders mourn Monty Knight, the man who put Kaitāia on the mapKnight, 80, was allegedly murdered in the Far North on Sunday.18 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSearch for missing fisherman 'has by no means stopped' but is scaled back by policeSearchers will today rest and re-evaluate their plans moving forward.18 Nov 12:52 AM
Northern Advocate'Nightmare' lift failures prompt upgrade at Bay of Islands Hospital in NorthlandWhen the sole lift fails, some patients have to be transferred to another hospital.18 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clockThe planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.17 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch for man missing off Whangārei coast enters its fifth dayMore than 45 volunteers have spent over 190 hours scouring Northland waters.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: When a quick stroll turns into a muffin-fuelled odysseyA community library nap and two muffins later, the journey ends with a rescue call.17 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNavy joins search for fisherman missing off Whangārei coastThe 17-foot runabout was found drifting with no one aboard on Saturday morning.17 Nov 01:02 AM
Northern AdvocateWell-known Far North businessman named as alleged murder victim, woman chargedMonty Knight, a former councillor, died on Sunday following reports of an assault.17 Nov 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocateOtago University and Ngāti Hine aim to turn around dire Māori diabetes outcomesPreventing amputations with better footcare will be the first project of the partnership.16 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It is concerning': Calls for investigation into power cutsPower cuts left 23,000 Far North homes without electricity for hours.16 Nov 04:02 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland community called to go bald again for kids in needThe Bald Angels head shave will help fill 1200 kai boxes for 400 struggling families.15 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outageMelissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.15 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: The lost art of autograph hunting OPINION: Do little boys still collect autographs?14 Nov 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Once a national ritual, the Melbourne Cup now stirs mixed feelings OPINION: We’re learning to value empathy over spectacle.14 Nov 03:30 PM
