Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Half-century for kindy; Police investigate firearm incident after Te Kamo fightThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Oct 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate'Now is a great time to check': Health NZ urges measles immunisationTen measles cases have been confirmed in Northland, with one in Queenstown.07 Oct 05:33 AM
Northern AdvocateConcern and optimism clash as NorthTec weighs tough road to surviveQuestion marks remain as to what the future of NorthTec will look like. 07 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateBay of Islands residents' group challenges Govt decision to fast-track Waipiro marinaLocals fear the Waipiro Bay marina could limit access to kai moana areas.06 Oct 11:16 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom Whangārei to Christchurch: Torch unites communities ahead of Special OlympicsAbout 50 athletes and police carried the Flame of Hope through Whangārei.06 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Piece of Whangārei history': Search for lost fire brigade bellRetired firefighter Robert Beeston is on a mission to find the station bell.04 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGo bananas!: Small-scale growers urged to tap tropical demandTallyman Bananas in Whangārei says people should look into growing the in-demand crops.04 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara topping leaderboard in Northland's local election turnout Councils are using memes to spark competition and lift voter numbers.03 Oct 11:01 PM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Let’s take a stand against sitting downOPINION: Whangārei’s free 5km Parkrun, on Saturdays at 8am, is one local exercise option.03 Oct 03:55 PM
OpinionJoe Bennett: Why are we so lazy when it comes to smoke alarm checks?OPINION: Fire and Emergency says working alarms double survival chances in a blaze.03 Oct 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Young disabled people don't belong in rest homesMore than 800 New Zealanders under 65 are living in rest homes.03 Oct 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Get immunised before school’: Health warning as measles spreads in NorthlandOnly 63% of Northlanders aged under 26 are fully vaccinated against measles.03 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
Northern AdvocateFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby tackles regions' deadly seatbelt tollPlayers wore jerseys with diagonal 'seatbelts' during the NPC Northland v Canterbury game.02 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMore than 200 railway sleepers stolen in string of theftsLandscaping firm left with a $1000 insurance excess bill after 30 sleepers were stolen.02 Oct 03:49 AM
Northern AdvocateRefusal to recognise Palestine sparks Whangārei protestAbout 50 protesters gathered outside MP Shane Reti's Whangārei office.02 Oct 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateUpston praises trust training people with intellectual disabilitiesThe minister visited Northland, which has NZ's highest ratio of jobseekers.01 Oct 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateArmed Offenders Squad and Eagle stood down from police operation seeking wanted personA motorist at the scene said police told them the operation was "gun-related".01 Oct 01:51 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's tiniest babies benefit from success of breast milk bankThe milk bank had to get a freezer after donations poured in for Northland babies.30 Sep 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeasles warning after Bay of Islands school show identified as exposure siteNorthland’s childhood vaccination rate is the country’s lowest, at 62%.30 Sep 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNaut shows off new electric propulsion system for boats, clocks up offshore salesA Whangārei-based start-up hits the Waitematā.30 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Fair bit of damage': Ambulance hit in Northland highway crashState Highway 1 at Whakapara was closed while the scene was cleared.30 Sep 12:58 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek information from public as charges laid over Oakleigh SH1 crash A 35-year-old appeared in court for allegedly failing to stop and several other charges.30 Sep 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Could Mrs P be the Briscoes Lady’s heir apparent?Her plan includes touring stores in a caravan painted in Briscoes colours.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCloser to home: Cancer Society confirms 20-room lodge to be built in WhangāreiThe lodge will enable cancer patients to use the new radiation oncology facility.29 Sep 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders rush to get measles shots after Bay of Islands case confirmedOnly about 60% of Northlanders are vaccinated, well below the 95% target.29 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHato Hone St John EMT on what it's like to save a life - and why you should learn howHato Hone St John has launched Shocktober in a bid to encourage life-saving education.28 Sep 10:45 PM
