Northern AdvocateWitness describes moment gas station shop goes up in flamesThe blaze was extinguished within 40 minutes of crews arriving.09 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDead snapper and strange white film in Kaipara River under investigationEnvirons Te Uri o Hau is urging people not to gather kai moana where fish lie.09 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland’s most expensive property of 2025 sells for $14.5m to foreign buyersNorthland's best real estate sales reveal that a little-known development tops the list.08 Mar 10:59 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Three rates options on the table for WhangāreiResidents are being asked to choose between three distinct Whangārei rates options.08 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWave of change: Northland couple driving surge in women’s surfingEllen and Grae Snelling run Learn 2 Surf School at Waipū Cove in Bream Bay.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Local problems need local solutions' - Dog welfare advocate pushes for law reformA fatal attack on February 17 is the third in four years in the Northland region.07 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Thieves take pensioner’s cherished garden potsAmong the stolen items were two 20-year-old Bali pots she had moved house to house.06 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Northlanders more physically active than those in most other parts of NZOPINION: Northland ranks fourth for active adults and second for active young people.06 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway carPolice are hunting for a second alleged offender.06 Mar 12:22 AM
Northern Advocate90 Mile Snapper Bonanza brings 1200 fishers to iconic Far North beach$30k top prize for heaviest fish in the snapper surfcasting comp.05 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He didn't come home': Partner’s tribute to best friend killed in crashLauren Powell's partner Kerry McDonald was killed in a crash in Whangārei early this year.05 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei firearms incident: Police and AOS search home, man in custodyA Kauika Rd property was searched today following a firearms incident on Monday night.05 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Cruz’n the Bayz hits North’s roads, new premises for CAB The latest news bites from around the region.04 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Rehab-first approach could cut dangerous driving and repeat offendingOPINION: The AA is ramping up road safety calls as the election approaches. 04 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver suffers medical event in SH1 crash that knocked out power to 850 homesMore than 850 homes in Te Kamo and Kauri lost power yesterday afternoon.03 Mar 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North Air Force technician Riley Kingi keeping helicopters in the airRiley Kingi's Air Force career will take him around the world.03 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCoroner to investigate Te Kamo man's death after suspected medical eventPolice were called to the Carr St property on Monday morning.03 Mar 08:31 PM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands dolphin sanctuary rule changes out for consultation DoC wants changes to Bay of Islands' marine sanctuary rules03 Mar 03:57 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into unexplained death on Te Kamo street Police in protective suits and multiple vehicles remain at the Carr St home.02 Mar 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: New Kaikohe supermarket opens with community focus and fresh new lookThe latest newsbites from around the region.02 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice probe continues into crash where pedestrian died in KensingtonKamo Rd was closed for much of Thursday while emergency services attended the scene.02 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateState Highway 1 north of Whangārei reopens after serious two-car crashThe crash was reported to police about 6.50am. 01 Mar 07:57 PM
Northern AdvocateGrand old lady: Tiny Northland settlement to celebrate hall's centenary'It’s important that we keep her well looked after ... for many years to come'.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Asbestos scare locks us out of office and cancels surf eventThe lockout forced the cancellation of annual surf day.27 Feb 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Pope tells clergy to visit sick, shun AI-written sermons and homiliesOPINION: Pope Leo has urged clergy to visit the ailing instead of staying online.27 Feb 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s a long way to $7m’: Bid to save Old Packhouse Market sparks debateTrust has one year to raise the money and secure the market in community ownership.27 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateImprisonment for woman whose animals 'suffered up until their last breath'The SPCA says the woman breached an order banning her from owning animals for 10 years.24 Feb 06:01 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara District Council appoints interim chief; Lotto win in NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Feb 03:50 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Building Northland’s momentum togetherOPINION: Whangārei is investing in both core repairs and long-term growth projects.22 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwi adventurer takes on 'insane' 400km horse race in PatagoniaChloe Phillips-Harris will be the only Kiwi in a 31-strong international field of riders.21 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDoC warns walkers off unstable Mt Manaia track after landslide damageA 30m section of the track was destroyed by a landslide in January. 21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpponents step up Bream Bay sand mining fightProtesters plan a mass rally at Ruakākā Beach on March 15.20 Feb 02:00 AM
