Northern Advocate‘Craziest feeling’: Whangārei crew strikes historic gold at national rowing eventThe team was part of Whangārei Rowing Club's best performance.01 Apr 01:24 AM
Northern AdvocateInvasive seaweed caulerpa found in new Bay of Islands locationDivers have found the exotic weed in Paroa Bay, near Russell.31 Mar 09:46 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri’s Community Family Service shuts downFar North budgeting service lacks funds to keep helping hundreds of families31 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding driversThe latest news bites from around the region.31 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Family triumphs make for an eventful weekMy achievements this week have been, well, basically nil.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This is a desecration': Thousands of illegally dumped animal carcasses trouble town's waterIllegal animal dumping has plagued Hukerenui for 15 years.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after car vs truck collision at HaruruDriver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia31 Mar 03:06 AM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOlivado liquidation: Seeka boss explains why they bought the companyNew boss hopes to keep jobs, liquidator says claims still coming in.31 Mar 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Te Āhuareka o Ngāti Hine Festival attracts thousandsThe festival, which started in 2008, rocks Ōtiria Marae in cultural celebration.31 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North gets plenty of aroha from Governor-General Dame Cindy KiroBusy Far North tour for Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro with packed schedule of events30 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa HendersonResults from the 39th New Zealand Shearing Championships at Te Kūiti on March 27-29.30 Mar 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Relay for Life raises over $135kThe latest news bites from around the region.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLost everything again: Kiwi’s Brisbane home flooded for second timeRochelle Bekker's family lost most of their possessions in 2022. Now it's happened again.30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Poor me’ not an option: How carer turned patient lives well with Parkinson’sThe progressive condition requires a positive attitude, says Whangārei's Elizabeth Swift.30 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDrone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspitThe sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.30 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book SaleA new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.29 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian fighting for life after being struck by vehicle, motorcyclist critical in Canterbury crashTwo people are badly injured after separate accidents in the South Island. 29 Mar 06:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettOpinion: Why do spiders trigger fear despite being harmless? Morning webs on the ranchslider often lead to frantic face-wiping.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerableLet’s hope this is examined in the investigations surrounding this shocking case.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRetirees’ heartfelt letter to intruder: ‘We have to start small, and we want to start with you’Catherine Walbran saw a tall figure in a hoodie before the intruder fled.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costsMBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone gameInternational rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.28 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateOutsourcing being used to pretend hospital wait times are being fixed: doctorDoctors say outsourcing funds could have treated more in public hospitals.28 Mar 12:16 AM
Northern AdvocateChampions celebrated: Northland’s sporting stars shine at awards nightWhangārei boxer Lani Daniels won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Northland Sports Awards.28 Mar 12:05 AM
Northern Advocate'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalateThe owners found their stolen boats hidden in mangroves up the Waitangi River.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
Northern Advocate'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglaryA 14yo has appeared in Kaitāia District Court and a 17yo is set to appear next week.27 Mar 01:48 AM
Northern Advocate'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicleEmergency services responded to reports of the crash around 6.53am.26 Mar 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.26 Mar 05:00 PM
