Northern AdvocateSchools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishapsNorthland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Homicide investigation launched The latest news bites from around the region.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMove Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivorsMobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.13 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
Northern Advocate'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limitsJetstar can't provide wheelchair assistance for Carrie’s return flight.13 May 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice name Parakao homicide victimPolice say the 55-year-old lived at the Mangakahia Rd address where he died.13 May 03:56 AM
Northern AdvocateErosion threatens to wash away historic NZ town Council had sandbagged and placed rock fill in the worst area.12 May 08:27 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshowNews snippets from the Far North.12 May 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe call-out conundrum: Police and mental health services at odds over changesPolice have delayed withdrawing from mental health callouts in Northland.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Surviving the chaos of kids' partiesOPINION: The two parties were an interesting study in what's the done thing these days.12 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unsettling time': Police seek info in Northland homicide casePolice have launched a homicide inquiry and are calling on the public for information.12 May 03:28 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater projectFNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project12 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSmooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crashThe light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.11 May 11:15 PM
Northern Advocate'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eightRoad Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'He was 20, I was 18': Graduating nurse inspired by lost loveCaring for her young partner to the end of his life inspired Williams to become a nurse.09 May 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Observing drama between two girls on the street 'How quick we are to take such things in, to read physical cues.'09 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Doctor-less' hospital: Alarm raised after stroke patient assessed by telehealthSharon's husband was assessed via a digital consult with a US-based doctor after a stroke.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Trying to survive': Woman alleges years of daily sexual violence by 'sadistic' exThe man is defending physical and sexual violence allegations made by five exes. 09 May 07:00 AM
Northern Advocate$10k compensation awarded after rosters changed to separate coupleThe organisation argued that it was a health and safety risk.09 May 03:08 AM
Northern AdvocateStunning art on show at Whangārei's Sculpture Northland this weekendSculpture Northland brings 45 artists and 125 works to Whangārei Quarry Gardens.09 May 01:27 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awarenessRuby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.09 May 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSocial media a 'lethal' tool in young people's hands, principal saysCyber-bullying has led to students avoiding school due to anxiety.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansionBocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: Bocky Boo Gelato's sweet successBocky Boo Gelato stores have popped up in Rangiora and Blenheim since the first store opened in Whangārei over five years ago. Video / Brodie StoneWatch08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSculpture Northland imagesImages from this year's Sculpture Northland event at Whangārei Quarry Gardens08 May 12:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGerman tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keysKenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.08 May 08:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.08 May 07:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battleA hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.08 May 04:35 AM
Northern Advocate‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effortTwenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.08 May 02:37 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policySmoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.08 May 02:12 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstormsMetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.07 May 11:45 PM
Northern AdvocateCharities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'07 May 10:41 PM
