Northern AdvocateDivers remove 130,000 sea urchins to protect marine reserveThe trial aims to protect the Poor Knights Islands’ underwater ecosystems.12 Jun 11:09 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault caseTim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.12 Jun 10:36 PM
Northern AdvocateMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Community clean-up at Tui fire site invites volunteersThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'An honour': Far North cafe's triple victory at national awardsPeekaboo Backyard Eatery won the Supreme Award at the Lion Hospitality Awards.12 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWorld's fastest teen descends on Whangārei for cross country champsSam Ruthe is among the 700 young athletes competing at Whangārei's Barge Park.12 Jun 02:17 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestBehind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.12 Jun 01:57 AM
Northern AdvocateSecond Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trialThe 80-year-old faces a number of charges.12 Jun 01:10 AM
Northern AdvocateLandlord fined after renting home 'unfit for human habitation' to sister-in-lawInvestigators found visible mould and electrical cables outside the house.11 Jun 10:41 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Driver demerit point system needs to be timely to work OPINION: The system aims to reduce repeat offences by targeting high-risk drivers.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland wetland case highlights RMA challenges amid reformsThe Environment Court approved an agreement for wetland remediation.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBay News: Duke of Marlborough wins top boutique hotel award for weddingsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fightMisty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.11 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNot-guilty plea: Murder accused remanded over Catalya's deathThe accused, Drummond Leaf, pleaded not-guilty to murder and assault.10 Jun 11:52 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Northland is key in NZ's $17m pasture resilience projectFarmers, scientists, and Māori organisations are collaborating on solutions.10 Jun 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateMan accused of murdering Daniel Hepehi appears in courtDaniel Hepehi was found with critical injuries at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Hōreke.10 Jun 10:23 PM
Northern Advocate'A long hard-fought dream': Fire destroys vessel but vision remainsEarly on Saturday over 50 people gathered for a blessing ceremony at the site of the fire.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
Northern Advocate'Winterless North' revisited: Snow-like sightings stir memories of snowfallA couple saw white patches on the road near Dargaville over the weekend.10 Jun 04:20 AM
Northern Advocate'It's a total loss': Fire reignites, destroying home and carThe owner stayed in his home days after a fire, but it reignited early on Monday.10 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
Northern Advocate'A lot of rain' - Severe thunderstorm watch in place for NorthlandMetService said peak rates of between 25-40mm per hour were possible.09 Jun 10:32 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: SPCA seeks cutest pets for annual calendar competitionThe latest news bites from around the region.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No excuse': High fines fail to deter misuse of mobility parkingThe fine for parking in disability spaces rose from $150 to $750 last October.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marinaOPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Māori health trust taking urgent action on 'diabetes crisis'About 64% of patients enrolled with Ngāti Hine Health Trust in Kawakawa have diabetes.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: A quest for peace amid joyful chaosOPINION: I’d suggest a majority of fellow grandparents will feel this way.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSnow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummetA bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.09 Jun 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNew self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high pricesThe Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.09 Jun 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLeading by example: Northland farmer honoured for transformative workCoby Warmington won the 2025 Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award.09 Jun 02:29 AM
Northern AdvocateKerikeri's push to be Far North's first bilingual town gains momentumThe move to revitalise te reo Māori includes kapa haka, signage and in future, public art.09 Jun 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland farm wins national Māori farming excellence awardWhangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust is running a thriving enterprise and connecting to the land.08 Jun 09:28 PM
Northern Advocate'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' basketsNorthland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I've paid the price': Illegal gasfitter claims laws need to changeJohn Arthur falsely advertised himself as a registered professional.08 Jun 03:00 AM
