Northern AdvocateBusy Christmas period for Northland emergency services with crashes, large fireHoliday crashes, a quad bike rollover and a fire have tested Northland emergency crews.25 Dec 11:02 PM
Northern AdvocateClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to find treasures that truly feel like bargains this Boxing DayHelen Smith opened Ms. Smith Style Hunter in Parua Bay in March.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, cars25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas ghosts: The rare native mistletoes most Northlanders will never see24 Dec 09:09 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Holiday rubbish changes: When your collection day shifts over ChristmasThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Dec 03:55 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Council weighs rates relief for householdsOpinion: Residents can give feedback on the draft budget changes in March 2026.21 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'It makes them feel they’re not alone': Northland man’s frontline missionKerikeri volunteer Jack Topzand has spent five months in war-torn Ukraine.20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Coastguard Mangawhai completes first rescue The latest news bites from around the region.19 Dec 03:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: When helpful cars make us more helplessOPINION: I suspect more of us men are unmanly than is commonly supposed.19 Dec 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville’s town hall replacement by 2028: Deputy MayorDemolition of the 1950s town hall is due to start by the middle of next year.18 Dec 02:15 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOne of Northland's oldest waka ama clubs still going strong The club was founded 38 years ago in Ngunguru and recently held its annual regatta. 16 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHistoric Battle of Te Ruapekapeka to be commemorated 180 years laterThree days of events to mark anniversary of Northern War battle.15 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Pack some patience along with the presents': Holiday drivers urged to slow down, plan trips Motorists are urged to rest, buckle up and stay patient amid holiday traffic.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: The unexpected joy of going back to hard manual workOPINION: Over the years I’ve certainly done my fair share of hard yakkah.15 Dec 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Three locals named Kiwibank New Zealander awards semifinalistsThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Dec 03:50 PM
OpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: Old Moose Jaw photo booth strip unlocks a Christmas pastAt 26, the writer was hitchhiking solo across a frozen Canadian prairie.12 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: 2025 a year of setbacks, wins and hope Grassroots wins in Tai Tokerau reveal inclusion growing from community.12 Dec 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung golfer gets slam-dunk hole-in-one despite 12,500-to-1 oddsNorth Golf's David Mullan says Josh Beckham is a star player.12 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo arrested after reported fight outside Whangārei shopping centrePeople reported seeing a fight outside the Otaika Shopping Centre this afternoon.12 Dec 01:36 AM
Northern AdvocatePower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
Northern AdvocateQuiet hours, big impact: How a Whangārei play space put neurodiverse kids firstTiaho Trust says Flip has shown how listening and adapting can create real inclusion.11 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Puzzle fans flock to Whangārei library swap eventThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Dec 03:50 PM
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
