Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland’s top eateries celebrated at Savour 2025 awardsThe latest news bites from around the region.13 Nov 03:55 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Traffic lights and scooter exit reshape Whangārei streetsOPINION: ACC logged more than 7000 e-scooter injury claims in two years.13 Nov 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Waipu Highland Games returns; Brynderwyns closed for resurfacingThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Nov 03:50 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Kaitāia, a life shaped by small-town lessons and simple valuesOPINION: Lessons from a Northland childhood still guide today.12 Nov 03:30 PM
Northern Advocate'It will be a wet afternoon': Rain and wind warnings for NorthlandA heavy rain watch has been issued from 10am until 10pm for the region.11 Nov 09:54 PM
Northern AdvocateCut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homesUp to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.11 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s flagship food fest hits pause It follows the 10-year anniversary for Northland's favourite summer shindig. 11 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaikohe's Christmas Parade returns; Brynderwyn closures this weekThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Nov 03:50 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Investing in our water safety will save livesOPINION: If drowning prevention is no longer ACC’s responsibility, then whose is it?07 Nov 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Looking back at the school song that shaped a generation’s lessons on lifeOPINION: Half a century later, the motto ‘without work, nothing’ still rings partly true.07 Nov 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia's Far North Roading wins top honour at Northland business awardsA 55% surge in entries made this year’s judging among the toughest yet.07 Nov 10:15 AM
Northern Advocate'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice, WorkSafe investigating after 76-year-old man dies in Far North quad bike accidentWorkSafe and police are investigating the fatal quad bike accident in Broadwood.07 Nov 12:30 AM
Northern AdvocateLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 07:25 PM
Northern AdvocateEvery vote counts: Kaipara council recount bids settled at lastThree Kaipara candidates sought judicial recounts, the most of any NZ council.06 Nov 03:51 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Tui Leisure Marching Team put best foot forwardLeisure marching is on the rise in Northland, with 2029 national champs in the region.04 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomes project to help ease Kaitāia housing strain for over-50sBuilding progressing on 28 new Far North homes for those aged 50-plus.04 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Why I’m angry about what happened to my grandsonA couple walked past twice without helping the bleeding two-year-old boy.03 Nov 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei students uncover possible war medals of hero airmanStudents found the medals in a dusty fish bin during a school holiday clean-up.01 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He just turned up': Dargaville celebrates return of local legend BearOwner Gordon Walker suspects Bear was opportunistically grabbed.01 Nov 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: Retro cookbooks and the bizarre recipes that time forgotThe standout horror was a 'Man-in-the-moon Salad' made from eggs, rice and sausages.31 Oct 03:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion Joe Bennett: The thrill of the auction is lost to phone biddersThe school auction raised about $70,000 at its last event.31 Oct 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson struck by car in Whangārei taken to hospitalHato Hone St John says the person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition.31 Oct 02:41 AM
Northern Advocate'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānauAbout 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.30 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei plumber earns national recognitionThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Oct 03:50 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Is the Govt’s boy racer crackdown a sledgehammer to crack a walnut?The Bill would let courts destroy cars after a first street racing conviction.29 Oct 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
