OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: A future where children are full and learn betterOPINION: Kids should get the opportunity to have a great start to life through learning.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind communityThe Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.01 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateInvasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands locationDivers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.31 Mar 09:46 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts downFar North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families31 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding driversThe latest news bites from around the region.31 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's waterIllegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.31 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful weekMy achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after car vs truck collision at HaruruDriver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia31 Mar 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Relay for Life raises over $135kThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second timeRochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDrone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspitThe sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.30 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerableLet’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless? Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRetirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOutsourcing being used to pretend hospital wait times are being fixed: doctorDoctors say outsourcing funds could have treated more in public hospitals.28 Mar 12:16 AM
Northern AdvocateSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
Northern Advocate'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Brain Aid, ladies bring a cue and horses need homeNews snippets from the Far NOrth26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia MetalFest 4 back for musical mayhemPowerful line-up for Kaitāia MetalFest 4 in May26 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s real and authentic' – Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro visits Te Kura o OtangareiPrincipal Danelle Unuwai said she was proud her kura had been chosen to be a host.26 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePaedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island moveOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again. 26 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRoad workers abused and threatened: ‘We really need to do better as a society’Survey found one in five is thinking about looking for another job because of abuse.25 Mar 11:03 PM
Northern Advocate'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice car rammed, man attempting to evade police bitten by police dog Police were deployed to the area after sightings of a possible vehicle of interest.25 Mar 12:58 AM
Northern Advocate‘Excessive speeds’: Five teens nabbed after vehicle convoy chaosOne vehicle crashed into a house on River Rd; the driver was caught nearby.24 Mar 10:51 PM