PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland prison population down 29 per centInformation sharing within the justice system is one reason for the drop.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew skipper and head coach upbeat about team's chancesLarge number of debutants named to play alongside experienced heads for Northland.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland councils fear ratepayers may have to pick up the tabFNDC to ask the Ministry of Health for cost analysis of fluoridating water supplies.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNational legislation to limit vape retail on the cards after push by Dargaville communityDargaville residents petitioned the council to limit the town's number of vape retailers.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: UB40 frontman in Whangārei; new police recruitNews snippets from across the region.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndustrial action causes postponement of elective surgeriesAnaesthetic technicians at Whangārei Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over pay.27 Jul 11:41 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo die in fatal crash on SH1; one person drownsThe serious crash happened at around 5.40pm on Wednesday night.27 Jul 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMulticultural storytelling is 'weaving the strands of humanity'Landing in Whangārei is an evolving project to narrate people's belonging to the place.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateUnderstanding the awesome animal at the end of a leadA dog's superpower can lead it into trouble if owners aren't paying attention27 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Volunteers needed, hospital ward reopens todaySnippets of news from around the region.26 Jul 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBig clean-up underway across region after heavy rain, floodingKerikeri has now received nearly three times its average July rainfall this month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad open again after Kerikeri crashOne person suffered minor injuries in the crash.25 Jul 09:45 PM
Northern AdvocateHeavy rain to ease after day of floodingHeavy rain has soaked Northland, with 114mm recorded in Kerikeri.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeningococcal cases in Northland: How to protect kids from dangerous infectionFour cases of meningococcal disease were detected in Northland in the last month.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Winning Lotto ticket sold in NorthlandCatch up on what's happening in the region.25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMāori TV advocate makes hall of fameFor 30 years Rhonda Kite has been giving relentlessly to New Zealand's creative industry25 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice urge motorists to avoid non-essential travel due to surface flooding, slipsWet weather has again caused slips, surface flooding and power outages.24 Jul 08:09 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hospital wards still closed, Zonta book sale backCatch up on what's been happening around the region.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHow to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among usCarolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMarsden Point protest: An inside look at life at Camp Spearhead - take twoThe Advocate hears what the past 100 days of protesting have been like at Camp Spearhead.22 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePeople urged to steer clear of dead whale in KaiparaThe whale washed up near Te Kōpuru on the west coast of Northland.22 Jul 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhangārei council under fire for $9.5m Three Waters fundingWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai says the council is still "hostile" towards the reform.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePohe Island BMX track closed; and MP Kelvin Davis Covid-positiveThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFull steam ahead for record container delivery at NorthportBad weather originally hampered the container ship's record delivery to Northland.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Covid outbreak closes hospital wards, Ōtaua house fire, car spiked in KawakawaThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateJohn Williamson: The pain relief debacle in police roadside drug testsCommon sense along with better education and knowledge about prescription drugs is needed.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthport expansion could create jobs boom, report saysThe port could bring about huge job opportunities not often created in New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOvernight drenching adds to huge July rainfallMore wet weather is on the way, although July rainfall is already far higher than average.20 Jul 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAmbulance staff under pressure as calls surgeMany of the calls are for problems such as chest pain and falls - not just Covid and flu.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBriefs: Hundertwasser a hit, online babysitting course, missing dogsThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateComment: Common humanity underpins rational discussionWe need to find a way to stand our ground - without needing to level everyone around us.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville Hospital closes general ward amid Covid-19 outbreakThe outbreak is the second in less than a week in a Northland hospital ward.19 Jul 03:31 AM
Northern AdvocateThe Whangārei mums moving mountains to reduce povertyMāmā Moving Mountains works to bring the dreams of Northland mums to life.18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'They've robbed me as well': Youth crime spree leaves trail of destructionThe 60-second Tutukaka robbery has been linked to crimes before and after.18 Jul 05:00 PM
