Northern AdvocateTaupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spotFar North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay 06 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew Zealand-first $200m education-arts hub on the cards for WhangāreiWhangārei plans $200m KEA hub to boost education and arts in city centre.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into policeThe incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.04 Jan 10:13 PM
Northern AdvocateVerbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.04 Jan 05:25 PM
Northern AdvocateDomestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach sceneNorthland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warningThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocksClients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.03 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance CoveCastlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.03 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winnersThe themes of the stories were diverse.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
Northern AdvocateThe crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forestsContract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.02 Jan 08:02 PM
Northern AdvocateHikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hubHikurangi residents reveal why theirs is 'the coolest little town'.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapesA glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays01 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo party revellers allegedly stabbed at Whangārei New Year’s Eve celebrationOne person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.01 Jan 02:21 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beachPolice identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his lifeKamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bayA rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday. 31 Dec 04:02 AM
Northern AdvocateUmbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland GamesThe event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.31 Dec 03:12 AM
Northern Advocate‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warningFar North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.31 Dec 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 daysThieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland30 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and changeKevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRecession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business ownersYou have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMeet Kaipara's fishing-mad mayor - the “Trump of the North”'I’m not scared to confront issues we need to discuss.'29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUrupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffsThere's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island27 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charityFriends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.27 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMitimiti magic for Far North Mayor, at the end of the winding gravel road'This is the birthplace of New Zealand. Welcome home.'27 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateProtecting our marine paradise: How it works, and if it's workingThe Department of Conservation says ranger visibility deters offending.26 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders shouldn’t miss out this must-do attraction in their own backyardNorthlanders neglect biggest purpose-built visitor attraction north of Auckland26 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor's waistcoats add style to summer gardeningIt is a time for family and friends for the mayor.26 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStore owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day salesPlenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains26 Dec 04:27 AM
Northern AdvocateWill Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday25 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMarkets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.24 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHapū wins appeal against subdivisionJudges who threw out a consent say it was a clear case.23 Dec 10:57 PM
