Northern AdvocateVideo: Lightning demolishes treeOkaikau resident Melda Alexander talks about the lightning strike that turned a Norfolk pine into kindling. The tree was planted by her husband's father - or possibly grandfather - and has towered over the family farm for generations. Watch14 Nov 07:49 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom Fiordland to 90 Mile Beach - penguin lost then found The Fiordland crested penguin was found on Ninety Mile Beach on Saturday with an injury on it's left "hip".Watch13 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOrrs Pharmacy 75thOrrs Pharmacy Cameron St Mall Whangarei celebrates 75 years in businessWatch11 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWaipu cafe win award for vegan chicken pieThe Waipu bakery, Logan MacLean Cafe, has won an award for their vegan chicken pie.Watch06 Nov 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNRC Marty RobinsonMarty Robinson from the Northland Regional CouncilWatch06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBert Horner makes NZ over-50s sideBert Horner, 52, will realise his dream of playing cricket for New Zealand when he lines up for the national over-50s team to play in the World Cup in South Africa next year. Video / John StoneWatch05 Nov 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTuia 250 flotilla welcomed to WhangāreiThe official pōwhiri for those on board the Tuia 250 vessels took place at Hihiaua PeninsulaWatch02 Nov 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateTuia 250 flotilla journey into Whangārei HarbourThe cold windy weather didn't stop people from heading out to watch the flotilla.Watch01 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSwearing in of Whangarei District CouncillorsSwearing in of the new Whangarei District CouncillorsWatch31 Oct 10:44 PM
Northern AdvocateFood Rescue NorthlandFunding worth $350,000 from the Waste Minimisation Fund to support expanding Food Rescue Northland. Watch31 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate90 minute Man HuntPolice hunt man for 90 minutes in mangroves south of WhangareiWatch29 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHatea RiverAnton Bowker from Eco Solutions explains how to keep Hatea River and the surrounding environment clean.Watch28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMauricio dreaming of NZ sepak takraw empireMarvin Mauricio, 22, is hoping to get Northlanders hooked on the Asian volleyball/football hybrid sport, sepak takraw, a sport which he has represented New Zealand in. Watch26 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMauricio dreaming of sepak takraw empireMarvin Mauricio, 22, is hoping to get Northlanders hooked on the Asian volleyball/football hybrid sport, sepak takraw, a sport which he has represented New Zealand in.Watch26 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKDC Powhiri and Inaugural MeetingPowhiri and Inaugural Meeting of the Kaipara District Council DargavilleWatch25 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLong weekend road safety Police urge motorists to drive safely this long weekendWatch24 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCulham Enginering Reflect On Convention Centre FireRob Kirwan, managing director of Culham Engineering reflects on the huge fire that set back the completion of the SkyCity International Convention Centre, a project the company played a big part inWatch23 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDairy Payout Pleases farmerNorthland farmer Dave Robinson is pleased to hear the payout priceWatch22 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa School students buzz over beehiveAfter a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.Watch21 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwis caught up in Chile riotsA group from a Northland karate club are stuck inside their hotel in Santiago, Chile after deadly riots occured days before a world karate competition. Watch20 Oct 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland karate kids set to impressNorthland karate talents D'Artagnan Gould and Kingiteahuahu Tana have started their trip to Chile where they will compete at the World Junior Karate Championships in Santiago. Watch19 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCloning AvocadosOne of the Lynwood Nursery polyhouses with with young CLONAL-grown avocado plants being prepared. Watch16 Oct 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBaylys Beach Surf Life Saving club house underwayBaylys Beach will soon have a Surf Life Saving club house to serve the communityWatch16 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateYoung cows spotted taking a stroll on Baylys Beach near DargavilleYoung cows spotted taking a stroll on Baylys Beach near Dargaville. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Oct 06:04 AM
Northern AdvocateRobert Webb with kiwi chickA kiwi chick that hatched at the Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is being transported into a brooder box. Manager Robert Webb keeps an eye on the kiwi baby while it takes its first steps.Watch13 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJaycob Matiu's injury rollercoasterAs one of Northland's most impactful players this season, number eight Jaycob Matiu will have to watch on from the stands as the Taniwha take on Otago at Semenoff Stadium this weekend. Watch12 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNgata-Aerengamate celebrates 50 capsNorthland Kauri captain Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate marked her 50th Farah Palmer Cup match with a 35-29 over Tasman on Saturday in Whangārei, watched on by her parents who made a surprise trip up from Auckland.Watch06 Oct 04:00 PM
