'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounter
Northlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.
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Kaipara locals fear crumbling sandbags are destroying pristine beach
Locals have dubbed the sandbags as 'ugly' and an 'eyesore'.
Is summer taking a rain check in Northland?
The rain is continuing to disrupt events and camping trips.
Joe Bennett: How the sound of whistling has become the sound of tumbleweeds
Opinion: There was a time when remote villages used whistling as a language.
News briefs from Northland: Widespread alcohol bans, and get a free haircut for the kids
News snippets from Northland
Cancer patient fears beloved companion cat stolen - offers reward for return
Tim and Jane Scripps bought Lenghi into their lives as comfort during Tim's cancer battle.
News in brief: Funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
The latest news from around the region.
One critical after crash on SH1 south of Whangārei
Delays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.
Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
Vehicle hitting tree claims two lives in Ahipara, Far North
Full investigation into Code of Conduct complaint against Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly
A complaint was laid by a member of the public.
Mum's whānau seek donations for terminally ill lifelong volunteer
Lisa Richards is known for Love Soup, brekkies and lunches in Northland schools and more.
Sweet squash first crop planted at Kaipara irrigation demo site
Squash is first crop at Kaipara Water irrigation demonstration site
2022 in review: Top sports pics from Advocate photographer Tania Whyte
Favourite sporting pics by Advocate photographer Tania Whyte from 2022
Hamless, cashless, presentless and undieless Christmas for Kevin Page
Columnist Kevin Page had a hamless, cashless, presentless and undieless Christmas.
Theft from Whangārei playground leaves community angry and upset
Whangārei community leader at a loss to understand theft from kids playground.
Birds of a feather: Hundreds of colourful birds to view at The Parrot Place in Northland
Vanessa Barratt takes the Northern Advocate through The Parrott Place in Kerikeri.
What's it like to...work with big cats: Meet Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary's 19yo primary keeper
Most people are amazed and shocked when they learn what Georgia Stone does for a job.
Photos: Plenty of entertainment at Matapouri Gala Day
Plenty of fun for all at Matapouri Gala Day.
Northland news in brief: Heavy rain and wind on the way; and Covid response recognition
News snippets from Northland.
'Don't make resolutions': Seniors share their top tips for a cracking New Year
From what to ditch to what you should focus on, these seniors know it all.
Mangawhai health worker recognised for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder leadership
Chris Rogan made officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
Joe Bennett's new bin means more accurate projectile throwing
A square bin means more success.
MNZM for Whangarēi district councillor Phil Halse
Service to local government and the community recognised.
2022 in review: Some of the Advocate photographers' favourite sporting shots of the year
2022 in review: Michael Cunningham shares his favourite sporting shots of the year
News briefs from Northland: Popular track open again; and stolen mail found
News snippets from Northland
What's it like to...save a life: Hunter pulls injured driver from truck moments before explosion
A horrific truck crash turned a hunting trip into a lifesaving mission for Paul Speedy.
Summer of music: Northland's music lineup
Plenty of live music in Northland this summer as Covid restrictions gone
News in brief from Northland - Tractor Spectacular; and counterfeit banknotes
News snippets from Northland
News from Northland's bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Latest news from Northland's bowls scene.
DoC's plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves during summer
Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.
Whangārei dairy wants harsher penalties after smash-and-grab burglary
Dairy owner and family have scary night after store burgled.
Monstrous discovery in Bay of Islands sewer prompts toilet warning
It turns out ‘flushable’ wipes are anything but. Just ask Far North sewage contractors.
Three-vehicle pile-up blocks SH10 at Waipapa, Northland
No major injuries but crash left one lane buried in broken bottles.
Whangārei crash Northland's second fatality of Christmas/New Year Holiday
Police were called to Puna Rere Drive where the crash happened around 8.50pm.