Northern Advocate'It was pretty cool': Beachgoer spots fin metres from shoreA startled paddleboarder told boaties the shark looked bigger than her.08 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of workNearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.07 Dec 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate2300 Far North dog owners haven’t paid dog registration fees - council bites back High number of unpaid dog registrations sparks crackdown.07 Dec 09:36 PM
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 AdvocateAlarm raised over more LPG cylinder thefts in NorthlandThe Celtic Barn had two 45kg LPG gas bottles stolen, despite having a secure chain.07 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We want to remove the barriers': Open day for new Whangārei respite houseDisabled people and their whānau are invited to learn more about the respite home.07 Dec 01:00 AM
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'We’re so grateful': Parents of premature twins support neonatal book driveThe twins spent 58 days in Auckland's neonatal ICU while their parents stayed nearby.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMatty J Ruys on new album Beautiful Mess and lessons from OtangareiThe RnB artist visits home every trip to see his mother.06 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom crimson to gold: The hidden rainbow of pōhutukawa around the motuHawaiian ōhiʻa lehua shows the same family flowering from crimson to white.06 Dec 03:00 AM
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
Northern Advocate'We’re all devastated': Northland families face losing farms to four-lane highwayThe Bryhams face losing a 100ha dairy farm with six homes built over 60 years.05 Dec 05:10 PM
Northern Advocate50-year legacy: Outspoken principal on how to make 'successful citizens'Colin Watkins on needling ministers, evolving leadership, and what 'white flight' cost NZ.05 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 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 AdvocateFast, fun and under par: Speedgolf races into Whangārei this weekendLocals can join a have-a-go session after the elite field finishes playing on Saturday.05 Dec 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei to host first Davis Cup tie as Bosnia & Herzegovina come to townThe tie on February 7-8 will be the first Davis Cup event held in Whangārei.05 Dec 12:00 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 AdvocateWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
Northern Advocate'Our little miracle': Baby who flatlined with whooping cough still fightingEden Taylor-Gillespie flatlined after a full-body seizure from malignant pertussis.04 Dec 06:14 PM
Northern Advocate‘Extremely unethical, unfair, likely to be divisive’: Village reforms under fireResidents fear reforms may exclude those on existing retirement village contracts.04 Dec 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateJury rejects sex offender's memory loss claims after new victim comes forwardGary Wilson has been found guilty of 33 charges relating to the sexual abuse of a boy.04 Dec 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateChristmas taster: Whangārei Heads art trail pops up at cruising clubVisitors can buy Christmas gifts while supporting Whangārei Heads creatives.03 Dec 11:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Not a random event': Police reassure community after Raumanga home assaultA 23-year-old man faces wounds and impeding breathing charges.03 Dec 09:35 PM
Northern AdvocateFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Restoration work begins on oldest NZ buildingThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.03 Dec 03:55 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‘He knew better’: Man accused of abuse has history of offending against young boysThe latest complainant says Wilson groomed him with money, smokes and alcohol.03 Dec 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocatePeace vigil in Whangārei calls for justice as path to lasting peaceAbout 40 people asked for justice in areas such as Palestine, Ukraine and West Papua.02 Dec 10:00 PM
