Northern AdvocateNews snippets from the Far NorthCatch up on what's currently happening around the region.13 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand miningDoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageDoing it the DIY way - Kevin PageNo 1 Daughter could become DIY Dame.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s been an amazing experience’: Northland retirees' tandem e-bike adventureRetirees cycling 7500km on tandem e-bike for charity raise over $5000 so far.13 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North boxer Mea Motu up for unified boxing world title boutNorthland's Mea Motu fights for multiple world boxing titles in NZ first.12 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKāinga Ora shelves controversial 50-home project in NorthlandKāinga Ora spent nearly $900,000 on the 50-home Ruakākā project now on the back burner.12 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionLooking forward to a busy 2025 - Vince CocurulloWhangārei will welcome four cruise ships from January 18, boosting the local economy.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyondNorthlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Lucky Lotto players; Community Xmas tree vandalisedThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: When forgetfulness is normal, not dementiaOPINION: Forgetting names or where the car's parked are common memory loss symptoms.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘He was ready to live’: Family mourns adventurer who died in snorkelling tragedyDaniel Allen, 46, dies snorkelling in Northland; family honours his adventurous spirit.12 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfireA wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.11 Jan 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The poetry of a shopping listFrom coffee to Hayfexo: Exploring humanity through a Tuesday shopping list.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in NorthlandRare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
Northern AdvocateDangerous driving incident - man charged after allegedly failing to stopCharges included unlawful possession of ammunition and refusing to give blood.09 Jan 11:50 PM
Northern AdvocateBuyers go ‘nuts’ for A-Frame home - ‘I could have sold it a couple of times over’1960s-era design has a cult following in New Zealand.09 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei fire: Home still under threat, firefighting efforts to stretch across three daysThe cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.09 Jan 05:18 AM
Northern Advocate‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outageNorthland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateMystery of carving found washed up on Northland beach solvedBut how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.08 Jan 07:36 PM
Northern AdvocatePopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland on alert after fruit fly found in AucklandThe main horticulture areas are around Kerikeri and Maungatapere.08 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHomecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tourNZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recoverGenerous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs onlineNews snippets from the Far North.08 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonRemembering a good man who lived life to the fullest - John Williamson Rest in peace Geoff Thomas, you taught us a thing or two. 08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDeath of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for policeThe officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops? 08 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cableThere is currently no estimate for the restoration time.08 Jan 05:16 AM
Northern AdvocateMan who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns upA Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools08 Jan 03:00 AM