Northern AdvocateFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
Northern Advocate‘My heart had completely stopped’: Mum adapts to new normal after life-changing heart attackThe Heart Foundation has played a huge role in her healing process.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies overnight in Far North crashPolice were notified at about 10.40pm about the crash.19 Feb 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateTurtles strand more in Northland than anywhere else in NZ, says DoCTen of 19 turtles stranded in Far North survive to be released back into ocean19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Far North towers give improved broadband/cell coverageBetter coverage on Far North’s Te-Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach thanks to new tower19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - Country life on show, sizzling fundraiser, bands battleNews snippets from the Far North.19 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: A never-ending mission, animal rescue’s rehoming workThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: New tech aims to tackle truck driver fatigue on our roads Heavy truck drivers have stringent rules slung around their work hours. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSweetwater from aquifer in Kaitāia taps after five years and $17mAfter 5 years and $17 million Kaitāia gets Sweetwater from aquifer19 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBeer jug bashing case: Arrest made 19 months after assault in barMilitini Vaotogo, 34, faces a maximum 14 years in prison if convicted of the 2023 attack.18 Feb 09:11 PM
Northern AdvocateHomeless family camps at Whangārei beach for more than a month, draws complaintsThe family camped at Parua Bay Yacht Club for over a month.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summerThe centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.18 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It is so wrong’: Drunk driver gets home detention for crash that killed fashion designerFashion designer Samantha Williams was killed by drink driver Jake Hamlin.18 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncil’s $1.5m plan to alter Kāeo River and reduce floodingPhase two of the Kāeo flood scheme will start this year.18 Feb 02:30 AM
Northern AdvocateThree burglaries in Dargaville overnight, ‘suspicious’ activity reportedPolice said reports of suspicious activity were being investigated to ascertain links.18 Feb 02:22 AM
Northern Advocate‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM
Northern Advocate'I'm lucky to survive': Northlander Jaden Parker relives crashEmergency services couldn't believe the 20-year-old was able to walk away from the wreckage of his car after another driver hit his vehicle on State Highway 1. Video / Jaden ParkerWatch17 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIsolated Far North communities get funding for solar and wind projectsFar North's Te Kao and Waimamaku communities to get green power to aid development.17 Feb 04:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateOpinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do listKevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Legends of League golf event raises over $10,000 for youth teamsThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern AdvocateE.coli found in school water, students asked to bring bottlesAn MoE upgrade is expected for Mangawhai School's water infrastructure.17 Feb 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fluoridation order sparks backlash from Winston PetersWinston Peters called the fluoridation mandate a 'despotic Soviet-era disgrace'.17 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North council promises Sweetwater into taps from TuesdayAfter several false starts Kaitāia to get Sweetwater into taps16 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Northern Advocate‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Far North water restrictions remain, cyclist who died namedThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDump turned into a community racetrack and communal spaceMoerewa land transformed from rubbish site to community hub.15 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate11-year-old Jack’s Hereford dreamJack Courtman wants to own his own herd of Herefords one day.15 Feb 04:01 PM
Northern Advocate‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
Northern AdvocateThe Northland town where use of methamphetamine is an ‘epidemic’The drug is easily available, but there is help available.14 Feb 05:00 PM
