Northern Advocate$500 donation to Far North foodbank welcomedA substantial donation to the foodbank has been made just in time for the festive season.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNorthland pokie spend doubles after venues reopenLatest gambling stats are out and Northlanders have sunk $10.4m in pokie machines.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Northland roundabouts will make traffic go more smoothly this holiday periodNorthland festive traffic to be smoother thanks to 3 new roundabouts23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Bidet in a bottle': Northlander takes on 'fatbergs' in our pipesJournalist turned entrepreneur may have solution to $16 million wet wipe problem.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai to host Bowls3Five qualifying spectacleThe winner of this event will then play the winner from the Far North Centre.23 Dec 03:59 PM
Northern Advocate'It's too risky': Fires banned in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas EveTotal fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve23 Dec 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateInternational travel restrictions cancel Waipū Highland GamesWaipū Community Festival organised to enjoy a positive start to the new year.21 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas forecast for Northland generally fineNorthland will be generally fine, weatherwise, this Christmas weekend21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFarrands allege breach of contractIrrigation company's strike out application Northland kiwifruit grower's claim dismissed.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell's Pompallier Mission hosting annual Carols @ Pompallier concertCarols @ Pompallier concert going ahead in Russell21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice investigating cause of suspicious Kaitaia house firePolice and FENZ are investigating the fire that destroyed a Kaitaia house21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from NorthlandSanta at Waipū Christmas Parade; and three candidates so far for byelection.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHigh Court reduces sentence of five years for aggravated robberyWhangārei District Court didn't give enough discount for robber's guilty plea.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate$1m loan still outstanding despite court orderNorthland Regional Council fails to recoup money it loaned to troubled sawmill.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSeptember police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentencedSeptember police shooting: man who tried to take officers lives sentenced21 Dec 02:07 AM
Northern AdvocateToxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles threatening lives on Northland beachFears that it will only be a matter of time before another person is killed.20 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTurbulent childhood no barrier for Whangārei scholarSkyla Anderson-Wynn will study law as well as arts and commerce at university next year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNew $27m wastewater treatment plant opens in KerikeriThe long-awaited $27m wastewater treatment plant in Kerikeri was opened on Friday.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChristmas lunch at Sallies' new Whangārei HQAll services under one roof at the Salvation Army in Whangārei.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSome trucks taking containers from Northport have safety issuesPolice continue to check trucks leaving Northport after 1-in-5 fail checks.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRussell community stalwart dies aged 69Few events happened in Russell without Stephen Western's help, usually as photographer.20 Dec 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFlautist brings yuletide cheer to rest home residentsOusted from his busking spot, Jane Mander Retirement Village offered teen a paid gig.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaiwaka couple's Christmas lights keep getting biggerElectric colour and twinkling lights for night-time travellers through Kaiwaka.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHere's a line-up of our lights displayResidents brighten up their properties to spread festive cheer.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
Northern Advocate6.5 per cent average rates rise for Whangārei property ownersRates to rise in Whangārei by 6.5 per cent on average17 Dec 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateHomes already built at risk of slips on Kotata HeightsGeotech engineers concerned about slips on residential subdivision in Whangārei17 Dec 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews snippets from Northland: Summer beach bus up and runningLeague titles for two Northlanders; rescued man dies; and trio arrested on drugs charges.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTown Basin time tracker set for completion early 2021Ball time tracker to be in place at Town Basin early 2021.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateIs the gag worth the price tag? The real cost of vandalised road signs in NorthlandPranksters vandalising road signs in Northland are costing ratepayers $35k.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMangonui officer receives award for saving dying manMangonui Senior Constable Brett Walford's persistence with CPR saved a life.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland triples champions crownedStrong winds were the order of both days at the very exposed Onerahi greens.17 Dec 03:59 PM