Northern AdvocateAvocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift pricesLast season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.28 Nov 09:44 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei District Council votes 7-6 against adding fluoride to water supplyFluoride Free group praises decision; Dental Association expresses disappointment.28 Nov 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateRegion's cocaine use linked to ideal smuggling conditionsNZ Drug Foundation warns of increased cocaine harm.28 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland teen Roller Derby players hand picked for world stageSix Northlanders aged between 14-18 have been selected to represent New Zealand. 28 Nov 02:31 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Volunteers’ decade of support at Whangārei oncology centreThe latest news bites from around the region.27 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Northland's roads to get facelift, but expect road cones and delaysPothole fund boosts road maintenance.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateApology 'not accepted': Conservationists cause outrage by killing pet catThe difficulties of predator control in conservation areas near housing.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Kerikeri women finding appy baby sleep solutionsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRogue Auckland taxi driver charges customer twice during 3km journeyThe tourist was charged a 'card activation fee' of almost $200 before the 3km ride began.26 Nov 08:17 PM
Northern AdvocateReti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuildWhangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick changeShould local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?26 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Disease of the mind:' Mother who killed two preschoolers gripped by delusional fearsThe woman has been acquitted of murder after being deemed insane at the time.26 Nov 06:05 AM
Northern AdvocateAgency hits the road to share Northland Expressway progressNZTA says public interest in the work has been high.26 Nov 02:16 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Hospital on trackHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti says all stages of the Whangārei Hospital redevelopment are on track. Video / Denise PiperWatch26 Nov 12:37 AM
Northern AdvocateShane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforceHealth Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise PiperWatch25 Nov 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateExtra $42m funding for New Zealand's hospitals, senior doctorsThe Health Minister and the commissioner said the regions needed more of a boost.25 Nov 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: From calm to chaos – my encounter with an angry road userA face-off with an aggressive tailgater, diffusing the situation before it escalates.25 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFarmstrong launches toolkit to support farmers post-Cyclone GabrielleGetting Through toolkit to support farmers recovering from the cyclone.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia’s Garden Safari delights visitors, boosts RDA fundingKaitāia Garden Safari raises nearly $11,000 for Riding for the Disabled.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthTec a 'taonga' that could be lost under changesExperts say in a region where deprivation is high, accessible education is paramount.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Native fish helped past Ruakākā weir with new rock ramp installationThe latest news bites from around the region.25 Nov 02:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson found dead after grass fire in Far North townshipPolice said a neighbour found the person following the fire in Kaitāia.25 Nov 05:51 AM
Northern AdvocateHeartfelt thanks: Bay of Islands Farmers' Market hits 20-year milestoneBay of Islands Farmers' Market celebrates two decades.25 Nov 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMan charged with murder after Whangārei house fire that killed 61yoPolice: 'No one else sought' in relation to Whangārei fire that killed John Reuben, 61.25 Nov 01:50 AM
Northern AdvocateInvestigation ongoing into burglary that left resident seriously injured, dog deadThree men arrested after an aggravated burglary that injured man, killed dog.25 Nov 12:19 AM
Northern Advocate‘Kitchen aunties’ jobs at risk due to Govt cuts to school lunch programme, principal says114 of Northland's 152 schools are part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako lunch in schools programme.24 Nov 11:31 PM
Northern AdvocateFletcher Building inks $45m Marsden Point ex-refinery dealIt's the first customer to sign a deal after the oil refinery shut down.24 Nov 08:43 PM
Northern AdvocateRescued whales still safe at sea today: Public praised for their helpThousands of people thronged to Ruakākā Beach to help a pod of stranded whales.24 Nov 08:41 PM
Northern AdvocateAunty Kath: Kiwi Ferns legend remembered for her selfless dedicationHundreds farewell Kathleen Wharton; NRLW star remembered for her community impact.24 Nov 06:32 PM
Northern Advocate'Cherished part of our lives': League star mourned by family ahead of funeralKath Wharton died on Thursday, aged 41. 24 Nov 05:57 PM
Northern AdvocateMeet council, share ideas at Whangārei A&P Show: Vince CocurulloJoin Mayor Cocurullo at A&P Show to discuss council plans and enjoy free activities.24 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Beyond a joke': Driver's prized Holden damaged by stone chips from SH1 roadworksNorthland man claims $32k from NZTA after roadworks damage his car for second time.24 Nov 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Volunteers form human wall to refloat stranded whalesThree of the whales succumbed on the shore.24 Nov 08:21 AM
Northern AdvocateMan beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad moodChild's bruise at school leads to Kaikohe man's arrest for serious family violence.24 Nov 07:53 AM
