PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Misstep in recovery journey brings unexpected challengeOPINION: A local resident thanked us for providing the afternoon's entertainment.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beachHer mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGourmet food business slashes prices amid rising costsWild West Gourmet cut Worcester sauce prices by 55%, relishes by 39%.26 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phoneGreenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.26 May 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateName suppressed for man accused in murder of Parakao localThe 26-year-old man charged with murdering Geoffrey Ware appeared in court on Monday.26 May 04:20 AM
Northern AdvocateOver 300 expected for NZ's first major caulerpa webinarIt has been organised by Northland’s Conquer Caulerpa Trust.26 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Exceptional care': Whangārei home marks 80 years of aged careOriginally bought in 1945, the home now cares for 55 mixed-gender residents.26 May 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland social workers under strain amid high caseloadsThe PSA says high workloads are unsafe and unsustainable, needing urgent action.26 May 12:39 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat Northlanders need to know as severe weather loomsStormy conditions are expected tonight for Te Tai Tokerau, warns Civil Defence.25 May 11:46 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
Northern Advocate‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identifiedCatalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday. 25 May 11:14 PM
Northern Advocate'Visitors go around and around': Patients miss hospital appointments as parking chaos worsensConstruction removed 80 car parks, forcing patients and staff to compete for spots.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Wedding bells ring at Whangārei rest homeRomance is in the air for 99-year-old Felicia and 88-year-old Dennam Dette. Video / Brodie StoneWatch25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew solar battery farm could get Northland up and running faster after a blackoutMeridian's new facility can power 60,000 homes, boosting Northland's grid.25 May 03:51 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek new leads following snatching of 33 designer dogs Police seek information on 19 dogs, 14 puppies and three parrots taken near Whangārei.24 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal actor stars in gripping crime thriller theatre debut 'Wrest' explores motherhood's hidden darker side through a crime thriller.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near MatakoheThe latest news bites from around the region.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The power of one name Opinion: Mononymous means having one name and one only.23 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHouse gutted by fire in Maungatūroto, one person hospitalisedThe fire is believed to have been caused by a fault in the home's fireplace.23 May 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
Northern Advocate'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They're people just like us': Onerahi resident supports vehicle dwellersRachel Aldridge defends vehicle dwellers, calling them part of the community.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEducation’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.22 May 07:46 AM
Northern Advocate Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
Northern Advocate'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviewsThe Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.22 May 06:59 AM
Northern Advocate'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas? The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans. 22 May 06:40 AM
