PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettBeer, boards and a net: What a day whitebaiting really looks likeFour of the five native whitebait species are now classed as endangered.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Clocks go forward this weekend as daylight saving time beginsThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocatePower restored to settlement after pole falls into creek Northpower say the incident was caused by wet conditions over the past few months.25 Sep 10:38 PM
Northern AdvocateSlug gun holes found in window of home after suspected arson Police say the holes were not there when the fire happened on Wednesday morning. 25 Sep 10:33 PM
Northern Advocate'Sorry folks, we've got nothing' – Thieves strip church of food for communityLawnmowers, a weed eater, kayaks and food are among the items stolen.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Tsunami siren test to take place The latest news bites from around the region.24 Sep 05:55 PM
Northern Advocate'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six monthsThe crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.24 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePickleball passion: Whangārei coach on spreading fastest-growing sportRust first discovered pickleball while visiting his brother in North Carolina.23 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The ways AI is already reshaping our daily livesSome children apparently spend hours a day with a chatbot character.19 Sep 04:55 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Government disability funding backflip leaves families strugglingOPINION: Families in Te Tai Tokerau face limited services to use their current funding.19 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Traffic penalties fail to match risk on Kiwi roadsOPINION: Traffic fines have not been updated since 1999 despite incomes rising 158%.17 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocatePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMayor says contractor should pay if found to blame for Dargaville water incidentResidents endured days of dry taps before water was fully restored.16 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: My Life is Murder scene filmed in KaiparaThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Sep 04:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Blown off course - gusts turned small moments into costly mishapsA sudden gust left Mrs P face down after being knocked off balance.15 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Teen missing for 6 days; Whangārei Lotto ticket-holder scoops $20,835The latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progressNorthland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything". 12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Political violence': Candidate's roadside sign blasted with shotgunOther candidates standing for elections in Northland report death threats and damage.12 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Mayoral candidate sorry for error in official election statementThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom vision to legacy: How one woman built a cornerstone for Whangārei artistsGlenda Ferguson turned the former Fish Museum into The Bach gallery in 2003.10 Sep 11:52 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Queen's first speech offers hope and positivity for the future Nga wai hono i te po spoke entirely in te reo Māori before a packed marae.10 Sep 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple lose tens of thousands of dollars in mailbox banking scamPolice say tens of thousands were drained from the couple's accounts.09 Sep 11:04 PM
Northern AdvocateMandarin assistant allegedly robbed in broad daylight hails support after teens caughtOnerahi School children made cards to comfort their beloved language tutor.09 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Tsunami siren test; farmers to discuss TB eradicationThe latest news bites from around the region.08 Sep 04:45 PM
OpinionOpinion: Northland businesses key to regional resilienceBuying local strengthens the region's economy and supports community jobs.07 Sep 04:50 PM
OpinionOpinion: Gambling with the future of sport and recreation clubsThe bill risks reducing funding for Northland’s sports and recreation clubs.05 Sep 04:50 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: It's time for a fresh look at disability strategy in NZOPINION: A consultation hui will be held on September 15 in Whangārei.05 Sep 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The great soup debate - comfort or culinary deception?A woman argued that soup is one of life’s great consolations.05 Sep 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Zespri virtual adventure returns to promote youth wellbeingThe latest news bites from around the region.04 Sep 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNew facility aims to transform lives of vulnerable children in NorthlandStand Tū Māia currently has more than 400 families on its waitlist for help nationally.04 Sep 03:00 AM
