Northern AdvocateFeijoa thief steals from preschoolers' stall but community rallies with kindnessThe family was overwhelmed by an outpouring of community support.19 Apr 04:42 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppression lapses for Far North murder accusedA homicide inquiry was started after a woman died at Houhora Heads Holiday Park.18 Apr 11:29 PM
Northern Advocate'Our little princess': All Black's touching social media post after daughter born 13 weeks early'We have a long road ahead,' the rugby star says in a heartfelt post.18 Apr 09:34 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Miniature trains running; Far North water restrictions easeThe latest news bites from around the region.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGovt’s new 'pet bond' won’t make a difference to struggling renters, animal advocates sayNorthlanders unsure whether new 'pet bond' will make a difference to renters.18 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan avoids jail for several assaults, including bat attack at Whangārei petrol stationThe 21-year-old man violently assaulted three people within a few months.18 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWe let ourselves down: Truck company apologises for driver being on banned Brynderwyns detourTruck company apologies to Mangawhai community following crash.18 Apr 04:07 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland police uproot large-scale cannabis operation from commercial propertyAn operation such as the one uncovered could generate millions if undetected, police say.18 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonBrynderwyns are on the national political radar, we don’t need to grandstand - John WilliamsonOPINION: It was disappointing to see the alternative labelled a "fiasco" or "unjustified".17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFears students will miss out as enrolment scheme 'imposed' on all-girls schoolNorthland's only all-girls school is to be zoned - what does that mean?17 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: St John first aid win breaks 13-year dry spell; fire at Whangārei HeadsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMobile nurse-led vascular service visits Kaitāia for the first timeThe service helps alleviate pressure on the visiting fortnightly consultant clinic.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - kapa haka, poi lessons, art exhibition and phone services downNews snippets from the Far North17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDelay to opening of Kaitāia’s new town squareStructural design issues have caused the hold-up.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil silent since cemetery dispute with grieving familiesFamilies were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.17 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateControversial Kaitāia hostel closed after Dangerous Building noticeThe Hike and Bike has been subject to several complaints to council.17 Apr 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland home to NZ's biggest tsunami siren replacement projectThe new sirens are not reliant on the region's electricity network to function.16 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Bus fares increasing for kids; Kiwi musician Tiki Taane comes to WhangāreiThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Expressway will grow region by $2.1b a year, new report saysThe report shows huge economic and social benefits for Northland, plus a boost to GDP.16 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from': Mayor's message ahead of graduation'You can do anything you make up your mind to do and bring that home to your people.'16 Apr 06:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFast track approvals bill a 'beast that needs to be slowed down': conservation board chairNorthland's Conservation Board is concerned about proposed fast track legislation16 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFamily mourn loving father of 14 who died in Whangārei Heads water incidentShelford Hawira died after suffering a heart attack and falling into the water on Sunday.16 Apr 03:47 AM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia loses cellphone and broadband services after fibre cable cutWork being done to install a fence post caused the outage.16 Apr 02:52 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman at home when trio break in: One arrested, police still looking for othersAn 18yo woman was taken into custody and appeared in the Whangārei District Court today.16 Apr 02:36 AM
Northern AdvocateFears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' siteKids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.16 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Lotto luck, fire restrictions and teen killed on roadNews snippets from the Far North16 Apr 12:29 AM
Northern AdvocateHe did this brazenly: Northland residents want truck company fined for using banned detour route“These particular two corners are just not suitable for truck and trailers."15 Apr 11:53 PM
Northern AdvocateMPI take cockroach contaminated cheese from shopperMPI officers have taken away a cockroach-infested block of cheese from a shopper.15 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses closeFive shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fire season shift in Northland; police release more details about Whangārei Heads deathThe latest news bites from around the region.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland school librarian getting books back in kids' handsWhat once served as a classroom is now a hub of activity and learning.15 Apr 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Mea Motu defending world title against Thai opponent in AucklandThe title defence for Kaitāia’s world boxing champ Mea Motu is on April 26.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLeela Brown inspiring next generation of Far North Air Force hopefulsThe Kaitāia-raised comms and info systems technician shares her career steps.15 Apr 05:00 PM
