Northern AdvocateDiver’s harrowing missions: From fatal shipwrecks to pirates and nuclear testsThe disaster claimed 16 lives when the cargo ship caught fire and sank.19 Sep 05:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Great work by our officers': Gun and ammo seized after police pursuitMan in court after stolen car leads police to firearm and ammunition.19 Sep 03:27 AM
Northern Advocate'Every vote counts': Teenagers want their say in local elections Almost 2000 Northlanders have turned 18 since the last local elections.18 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
Northern AdvocateThe mouse, the bears and a Whangārei academic's mission to rebuild Ukraine schoolsJaninka Greenwood wrote the book to help make sense of the Ukraine war and raise funds.18 Sep 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBay News: Locals step into spotlight for Battle of the Ballroom charity showdownThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.17 Sep 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Traffic penalties fail to match risk on Kiwi roadsOPINION: Traffic fines have not been updated since 1999 despite incomes rising 158%.17 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei police seek two men after ‘cowardly’ aggravated robberyThe victim briefly lost consciousness during the late-night assault.17 Sep 09:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Who would steal a ramp?': Outrage after theft traps woman in her homeWithout the temporary ramp, Sholeen Schultz cannot safely leave her Whangārei home.17 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePublic figure in court: Interim name suppression granted in assault allegationThe charge relates to an alleged assault in Whangārei on Monday.17 Sep 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBack from the brink: Whangārei’s historic town hall nearly restored after $7.4m rebuildThe project to repair the fire-damaged building is due to be finished by the New Year.17 Sep 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Northern AdvocateHundreds gather in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language WeekHundreds of students gathered in Whangārei to celebrate Māori Language Week and the legacy of Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch16 Sep 08:45 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: My Life is Murder scene filmed in KaiparaThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern Advocate'If you ran, you were hit harder': Jury hears child abuse claims against Oranga Tamariki caregiversOne girl told police she was locked in a room for three days without food.16 Sep 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFlags, waiata and haka bring Dame Whina’s historic hīkoi to life againThe commemorative event brought together hundreds of students from seven Whangārei schools16 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateDay of Weavers in Whangārei showcases influence of master weaverThe open day on September 18 honours the work of weaver and educator Toi Te Rito Maihi.15 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Blown off course - gusts turned small moments into costly mishapsA sudden gust left Mrs P face down after being knocked off balance.15 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Teen missing for 6 days; Whangārei Lotto ticket-holder scoops $20,835The latest news bites from around the region.15 Sep 04:40 PM
Northern AdvocateRotary clubs raise $58k for rescue helicopter lifesaving gearThe $58,000 raised will fund a lifesaving Hamilton T1 ventilator.14 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirst papakāinga under Whangārei’s new housing rules breaks groundThe development includes 11 whare for multigenerational living.13 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOrange envelopes arrive: How and when Northlanders can cast their voteVoting papers are being delivered to 135,000 enrolled Northlanders this week.12 Sep 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChris Bishop flags Northland housing crisis, expressway progressNorthland housing deprivation was a key issue for the minister "of nearly everything". 12 Sep 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Political violence': Candidate's roadside sign blasted with shotgunOther candidates standing for elections in Northland report death threats and damage.12 Sep 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's biggest mobile voting ballot box journey kicks offFar North District Council will take ballot boxes to more than 80 locations.11 Sep 07:33 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Mayoral candidate sorry for error in official election statementThe latest news bites from around the region.11 Sep 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFrom vision to legacy: How one woman built a cornerstone for Whangārei artistsGlenda Ferguson turned the former Fish Museum into The Bach gallery in 2003.10 Sep 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei faces first new local election voting system change in a generationThe district has used the First Past the Post system in elections since 2001.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Māori Queen's first speech offers hope and positivity for the future Nga wai hono i te po spoke entirely in te reo Māori before a packed marae.10 Sep 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Super yacht Lucky docks in Ōpua after record Pacific winThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.10 Sep 04:00 PM
