PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Rates rise as councils prioritise poetic pursuitsThe council hired a poet, adding his work to the latest rates demand.24 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCracking success for Northland peanut trialsThe three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘It’s pretty s***ty’: Warriors star calls for return of stolen bootsThe items were meant to help raise funds for a Labour Weekend tournament.24 Jan 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCelebrate Northland talent with fun, music and markets this weekendDon't be stuck for something to do this long weekend, there are activities for everyone.23 Jan 11:30 PM
Northern AdvocateHokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."23 Jan 12:36 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel dayMaitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awardsFar North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Family triumphs in Northland qualifiers for Z Manu World ChampsThe latest news bites from around the region.22 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Why back seat driving could be ruining your road tripsAbout 82% of people admit to back seat driving, with almost half doing it regularly.22 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre hailed a success after first six monthsAround 9000 a month using Kaitāia’s Te Hiku Sports Centre.22 Jan 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateStaff member assaulted during petrol station robbery in WhangāreiPolice are seeking sightings of a white Toyota Aqua and a silver Nissan Bluebird.22 Jan 12:26 AM
Northern AdvocateLive weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weatherThe heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.21 Jan 12:10 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North councillor and waka ama champ leads Northland challengeDistrict councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira leads Northland's waka ama champs assault.20 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North’s huge ‘historic’ privet tree faces the chopPrivet is noxious pest, but NZ's oldest example is in the Far North.20 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Whangārei MyLotto player wins $1mThe latest news bites from around the region.20 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Missing pages dilemma – the quest for a satisfying book endingOPINION: Despite setbacks, Mrs P refuses to buy a new copy, sticking to her principles.20 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorld-champ kiteboarder saves swimmer struggling in estuaryThe young man got lucky when Marc Jacobs spotted him struggling to keep afloat.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateShane Reti says health portfolio in good shape for Simeon BrownWhile he has lost health, Reti says he is still representing Whangārei at the top table.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBeloved mum’s death not suspicious, police sayThe woman was found unresponsive at a Moody Ave property on Saturday afternoon.20 Jan 02:11 AM
Northern AdvocateBatten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for NorthlandSummer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.19 Jan 09:52 PM
Northern AdvocateThe 'heartland for Māori culture and enterprise' to celebrate Māori businessApplications and nominations for the 2025 awards are open until February 14.17 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonOpinion: From ham feasts to plant-based resolutionsWill we sustain our noble nibbling?17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettSpending a penny for the toilet door - Joe BennettThere is a manly pleasure in striding into a door department and saying, ‘I want a door’.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hit musician returning home to NorthlandThe latest news bites from around the region.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad now open after truck blocked SH12 near TahekeThe crash was just west of Puha Rd near Taheke.16 Jan 11:16 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei’s Lani Daniels to defend world boxing title in AprilDaniels heading for rematch with tough Tongan.16 Jan 09:43 PM
Northern AdvocateVehicle found damaged after reports of shots fired in RaumangaGunshots were reportedly heard at a Hedley Place property on Thursday night.16 Jan 08:50 PM
Northern AdvocateTaheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% containedOn Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire. 16 Jan 01:08 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat's with all the kiwi in central Whangārei?Why are kiwi being spotted in Whangārei's central business district?15 Jan 09:27 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs from the Far North - lighthouse stays, man shot and pedestrian hitNews snippets from the Far North15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North public toilets hit by vandalismThe council is seeking the public's help after $2000 worth of damage was inflicted.15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelp keep Treaty Grounds clean during Waitangi Day - volunteers neededVolunteers wanted to keep Waitangi Day commemorations clean in Bay of Islands15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictionsFar North under fire and water restrictions15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Cape Brett lighthouse cottage hosts 1200 visitors after restorationNearly 1200 people stayed at Cape Brett's cottage since November reopening.15 Jan 05:00 PM