Northern AdvocateEditorial: Filming fights disgraceful but usefulIt is disturbing that someone would film a savage fight between two teenagers and it is the role of the media to challenge the public, writes Andrew Bonallack14 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEditorial: Burglary can start with tap on doorWho knows what drives a person to break into your home? Perhaps it is the unemployment rate that has shocked the region this week, says Craig Cooper.07 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEditorial: Plan to change flag may fly yetThe timing of the flag referendum may have affected the Herald-Digipoll result - there is clearly still strong feeling among our older generation who defended Queen and country.06 May 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNickie Muir: Struggling over tailgate ...I know I shouldn't but I'm still laughing over "tail-gate". The whole thing is so stupid it beggars belief but it is also strangely compelling.06 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateEditorial: Don't rest on your laurels just yetIt is heartening to be reminded about the ongoing development of the Hatea Loop walkways.04 May 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateEditorial: Death is too big a penalty to payIf any society is to consider itself civilised then the death penalty should not be a part of it, writes Andrew Bonallack.30 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEditorial: Wicked Campers' slogans cross lineHumour is subjective and there is always a line, and Wicked Campers have crossed it, writes Northern Advocate editor Craig Cooper.23 Apr 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAl McCone: Farm incidents all too commonIn the past week two farmers have lost their lives in quad-bike incidents. Last week a toddler nearly drowned in effluent on a dairy farm. Incidents that are all too common, writes All McCone.16 Apr 09:00 PM
