Northern AdvocateWinch rescue: Patient airlifted in the nick of time from fishing vessel near Spirits BayIt was the Northland Rescue Helicopter's 163rd mission so far this year.25 Feb 02:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Stupendous amount’: $7.3b cost halts refinery reopening talksInstead of a new refinery, Shane Jones is pushing for a Marsden Point energy precinct.25 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree-year-old dies following driveway accident in NorthlandPolice say they are speaking with the family to investigate what occurred.24 Feb 11:21 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad rage incident leaves person seriously hurt in WhangāreiPolice seek footage of vehicles involved, urging public assistance.24 Feb 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name man who died in Far North crashPolice are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.24 Feb 09:57 PM
Northern AdvocateHow a rates breakthrough will help other Māori landownersRobyn Martin-Kemp will discuss the case at Waitangi, highlighting rates protections.24 Feb 09:56 PM
Northern Advocate$330k to upgrade Mitimiti drinking water supply in Far NorthFar North's Mitimiti gets funding to upgrade ageing drinking water system.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in Far North hooks 1200 fishers$200k of prizes up for grabs at annual 90 Mile Beach event in March.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North to host first Northland Fired Up Barbecue FestivalThe latest Far North food fest is a celebration of all things meat.24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiascoMrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.24 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman’s 73km police chase ends with her hiding on a roofThe judge sent Elaine Rudolph to jail for her 15th disqualified driving charge.24 Feb 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSchool lunch supplier sorry after delivery error leaves kids hungryWhangārei Intermediate School ordered about 100 pizzas after issues with school lunches.24 Feb 01:53 AM
Northern Advocate‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Biggest threat’: Northland fears Gene Technology Bill may erode GMO-free protectionsLocal councils want to keep decision-making powers over gene technology.23 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionVince Cocurullo: The future of car parking in the Whangārei districtOPINION: It's about balancing the demand for parking with the need to manage traffic flow.23 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFlood-prone Whangārei campground getting drainage makeoverThe thousands of visitors at Uretiti Campground have to dodge flooding after heavy rain.23 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Pretty horrific’: Fire destroys Ruawai home in minutes, sheer luck no one hurtThe house was unsalvageable by the time fire crews arrived at the Northland fire.23 Feb 01:22 AM
Northern AdvocateCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePlanned floating restaurant will be a walk down memory lane for manyOld Northland ferry gets glamorous makeover for new gig as a floating restaurant.21 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy Northland needs smarter investment for growthOPINION: We need to look after our people who are already here and working.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLate, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza insteadWhangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Navigating the taboo and intrigue of death’s inevitabilityIn one sense it would be good to know your date of death.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s pretty bad, I hate it’: Hundreds of school lunches going uneatenComplaints and concerns about the Government's revamped school lunch programme continue.21 Feb 07:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summerThe centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.18 Feb 05:00 PM
