Northern Advocate'Foolish': Questions raised about feeding sharks at popular swimming spotPeople have been feeding sharks in Mangonui for years - but is it wise to continue?23 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatalityFurther charges are possible against the man.23 Aug 02:54 AM
Northern AdvocateHave weddings been a victim of the economic downturn?A local wedding planner has noticed weddings have become less frequent and smaller23 Aug 12:24 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in NapierIt's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.22 Aug 10:46 PM
Northern AdvocateHuge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone GabrielleThe Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhānau get warm, dry, secure homes with Whangārei charity developmentThe 22-home development is Habitat for Humanity's largest in New Zealand.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents fear more alcohol-related harm if liquor licence approvedThe applicant says he would not harm the community and only wishes to be part of it.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudents celebrate Taipa Area School's Matariki event and new Ki o Rahi pitchNew Ki o Rahi pitch for Taipa Area School worth celebrating.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: A closer look at news from the Bay of IslandsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in EnglandKaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Unscrupulous operators are a reality': Northland councils urge caution over granny flat proposalOne council highlighted 'risks this could pose to home-buyers, renters, and ratepayers'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFunding cut? Let’s focus on projects and outcomes we can measure - John WilliamsonOPINION: The need to have a legal driver's licence is clear from recent announcements.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCharity champions the success and development of young peopleThe partnership gets new and used sports items to adolescents.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in RuakākāThe service centre was designed to cater for truckies heading south on SH1.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCouncils challenge new Māori ward polling lawOver 80% of councils at today's meeting opposed being forced to hold a poll on the wards.21 Aug 06:37 AM
LifestyleFeeding sharks in the Mangonui harbourFeeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour has raised concerns and divided opinion. Video / Auditing New ZealandWatch21 Aug 03:56 AM
Northern AdvocateFlooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmersFlooding from blocked council drains cause consternation for Far North farmers21 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to toxic mouldKawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould21 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelledUnforseen circumstances see Mangonui Waterfront Festival canned for 2025.21 Aug 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThe polar explorer's medal, the mystery millionaire, and the museumA rare Ernest Shackleton medal potentially worth millions lands at Canterbury Museum.20 Aug 11:36 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice arrested four men who robbed Waipapa store and assaulted staff memberA number of display cabinets in the store were damaged and one staff member was assaulted20 Aug 09:03 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
Northern Advocate'Do the right thing': Northland Māori leader calls on PM to ‘sack’ Act from coalitionPita Tipene said the Kaipara meeting felt unsafe at times.20 Aug 06:30 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo vehicles involved in serious crash on SH10 outside WaipapaCrash injures three people.20 Aug 06:01 AM
Northern Advocate'Terrifying': Nurses working in hospital without doctors to protest with strikeThe one-hour strike shows nurses are unhappy treating patients without an on-site doctor.20 Aug 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTintype photographsTintype Central is a portrait studio specialising in the wet plate colloidion process, a 19th century method of development that predates film photography.20 Aug 04:23 AM
Northern Advocate'Saving money costs lives' key message of Northland striking ambulance officersThe ambulance officers are striking for four hours each shift on Tuesday and Saturday.20 Aug 01:01 AM
Northern AdvocateWaitangi service station robbery leaves shop assistant injuredThe offenders assaulted a shop assistant and fled in a Toyota Aqua.19 Aug 09:17 PM
Northern AdvocatePatient faces 14 hour round trip to doctor as Kaitāia’s GP shortage bitesThe Far North town's clinics stopped enrolling new patients years ago.19 Aug 08:02 PM
Northern AdvocateFree workshops for Northland weed bustersFree workshops for Northlanders keen to tackle the region’s worst weeds19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's walks serve as backdrop for wāhine seeking to connectA group put together by Whangārei local Becky Keen has gained traction.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: $185 ‘saved’ during personal timeOPINION: Occasionally, you need five minutes to yourself. 'Personal time'.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: A closer look at Northland newsThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Aug 05:00 PM
