OpinionMayor Ken Couper: The plan to cut costs, cap rates and bring shoppers back to the CBDOPINION: Whangārei thrives when we work together.07 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$19k for Northland charity ReSport Charitable Trust from golf tournamentNorthland's ReSport Charitable Trust gets some much-needed funds from a golf contest.07 Dec 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'People are visibly on edge': Dogs mauled woman in front yard attack One victim was airlifted to Whangārei Hospital with serious bite wounds.06 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFun family tradition: Pick-your-own Christmas trees selling fast at Crane RdThe Bird family now have more than 1000 Christmas trees growing on Crane Rd.05 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Advanced writing class and a cashless campusVeteran writer fronts a small summer class in Advanced Writing Skills.05 Dec 03:45 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: A standout year for sport and recreation in Northland OPINION: McKay Stadium will host Northland's first international tennis fixture.05 Dec 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei A&P Show 2025: Farming boots, kauri roots and family funThe Whangārei A&P Show runs at Barge Park from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday.04 Dec 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMouth artist’s poppy painting picked for global Christmas calendarGriffiths' painting 'Echoes in the Field' will feature in a 2026 MFPA calendar.03 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summerThe latest news bites from around the region.02 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate‘A blessing’: Scooter surprise puts Whangārei’s favourite busker back in tuneThe 66-year-old busker was twice hit by cars while riding his scooter.01 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Cucumber karma as carpark brawl and self-checkout fury collideOPINION: Mrs P calmly crunched mini cucumbers while punches flew metres away.01 Dec 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Nikau Hindin brings bark cloth art to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Dec 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhen reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff came to Northland – promoter pays tributeA tribute to 'gentle, funny, humble' reggae legend Jimmy Cliff from a Northland promoter.01 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRare turtle found on Northland beach dies with plastic in gutThe tiny loggerhead was found on Tokerau Beach on November 9. 30 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: $10k grant helps tiny Kaipara school feed its communityThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateSeaside town that helped build a high school celebrates milestone first yearNorthland's Mangawhai community helped ensure the town's first high school got started.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: This year’s disability day theme finally hits homeOPINION: This year’s theme calls for tangible inclusion, not lofty global slogans.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The pipe that keeps a gold town aliveAn Irish engineer’s 1890s dream still supplies water to Kalgoorlie today.28 Nov 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh load brings down fibre cable, causing outage to 2270 in MangawhaiAccording to Northpower's website, fibre connectivity should be restored about 5pm. 27 Nov 11:37 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
Northern AdvocateSmall Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag AwardPou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park is one of five NZ winners this year.26 Nov 11:23 PM
Northern AdvocateSearch continues for man missing after fishing trip near Cape RēingaPolice say the man was swept off the rocks on the coast of Tapotupotu Bay.26 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Police boss' speeding ticket teaches a useful lesson on contextOPINION: Richard Chambers admitted doing 112km/h in a 100km/h zone in an unmarked car.26 Nov 03:40 PM
Northern AdvocateRegional council axe: Northland leaders warn against ‘one-size-fits-all’ approachMinisters Simon Watts and Chris Bishop unveiled the overhaul yesterday.26 Nov 03:45 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice continue probe into Whangārei assault that left woman injuredPolice are yet to comment on whether the attack was random or targeted.26 Nov 03:28 AM
Northern AdvocateNew group of police officers get Whangārei Paralympic legend Cam Leslie as their patronNorthland Paralympic legend Cam Leslie wonderful example as Wing Patron. 26 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Christmas tree farm ready for influx of excited festive familiesNorthland's Puketona Christmas Tree Farm growing plenty of Yuletide joy.26 Nov 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSearch continues for man who fell while fishing at remote Far North bayThe man was on a fishing trip with friends when he fell from rocks at Tapotupotu Bay.25 Nov 01:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligationThe Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.23 Nov 10:03 PM
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
