Northern AdvocateActive front brings strong winds, downpours to NorthlandMetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am. 26 Jun 09:46 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.26 Jun 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland stakeholders cautious on urgent RMA reformsNorthland stakeholders show cautious support for RMA changes but want deeper reform.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaipara champions honoured, severe thunderstorms, Lotto winnersThe latest news bites from around the region.26 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' drivingBlake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.26 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teenThe family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning. 26 Jun 12:31 AM
Northern Advocate'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDeveloper to pay $50k over sacred land battle, hapū still shortThe legal battle cost Ngāti Kahu o Torongare about $120,000, not counting volunteer time.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Northland Regional Council approves rates rise, lower than forecastThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: The responsibility of grandparents in child car safetyGrandparents may struggle with car seat installations, but kids are safer with them.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMan pleads not guilty to charges in death of Bay of Islands nurseA 59-year-old is charged with careless driving, causing the death of Mandy Rita Mackenzie.25 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman's plan to tackle boy racer culture gains tractionRen Haskell is leading a grassroots initiative to tackle burnout culture in Northland.25 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
Northern AdvocateStudent-led art project challenges stigma around mental illnessCerise Tana, who is studying social work, says the art is a form of activism.25 Jun 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateDoctors blame Health NZ cuts for colonoscopy delays, cancer risksWait times for colonoscopies in Northland have increased significantly.24 Jun 10:36 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson airlifted to hospital after alleged assault near Far North wharfOne person has been taken into custody after the alleged assault.24 Jun 04:16 AM
Northern Advocate'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugsChardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.24 Jun 03:02 AM
Northern Advocate'Don't want to go home crying': Nurses strike over pay, staffing issuesUnion says private health plans will drain staff from already-stretched public hospitals.24 Jun 01:25 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing womanPolice now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.23 Jun 08:16 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Ocean swimmers brave chilly race, nurses' strike at Whangārei HospitalThe latest news bites from around the region.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePensioners' pleas heard: Rates battle ends with compromise from councilThe council put the general rate increase at 9.7%, instead of the proposed 10.7%.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the doorMarsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.23 Jun 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years'At what point do we say enough is enough?'22 Jun 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changesPublic consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.22 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Endless tourist tours are our modern purgatoryApparently elsewhere in Norway there’s a town called simply 'Hell'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy kiwi deaths on roads highlight a conservation success storyBoth kiwi, a male and female, were wild-hatched. 20 Jun 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Three new orthopaedic surgeons for NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Reach new heights': Māori tradies share their journeys from challenges to triumphA new campaign has been launched to highlight the achievements of Māori in the trades.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShayni in the Sky, film about journey of love and loss set to debut in NZShayni in the Sky tells the tale of Shayni Couch and her late skydiving husband, Micah.19 Jun 05:00 PM
