Northern AdvocateWoman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreenDrivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.28 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRelocated Whangārei artisan market returns with colourful exhibitionsArtisan Fair Market was re-located to Reyburn House.28 Oct 02:47 AM
Northern AdvocateInflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crashNew vest inflates to protect motorcycle rider in a crash.28 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeacher aides feel undervaluedNZEI union meetings have been taking place around the region.27 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGreen couple win community award with Whangārei clean-up charityThe FORCE charity group have picked up 13 tons of rubbish in the past two years.27 Oct 08:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei school turns into haunted house for safe Halloween partyKids went treat or treating at Whangārei Intermediate School.27 Oct 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: North Lotto winners bag $333,333 first divisionAnother Northland Lotto player collects in first division this weekend.27 Oct 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwi bird becomes ambassador for Māori sign languageThe young female is called Pikiake and was released in Tutukaka on Friday.25 Oct 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMissing for nearly two years: What happened to Traceza Urlich?"Get in touch with us so we can let your family know you are okay:" Police.25 Oct 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLabour weekend beckons beachgoers as surf clubs start patrollingNorthland surf clubs undertook a total of 34 rescues and 86 assisted rescues last season.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCrash as Labour Weekend traffic flows northThree car pile up south of Whangārei as traffic flows north for Labour weekend.25 Oct 04:30 AM
Northern AdvocateLawson: Whangārei and Kensington win fours titlesThe men's and women's division finals provided some great drama.25 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthTec student makes discovery on the flyStudent makes surprise find in Northland pond.25 Oct 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePlan your Labour weekendThere is heaps to do in Northland this long weekend.24 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNewly discovered shipwreck found at PoutoA weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.24 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei workers of global company demand fairer wagesFIRST Union members from the Whangārei Bidfood branch will be striking until Tuesday.24 Oct 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRoad police: Abide by speed limit or expect a ticketDrive 4kmh over the posted speed limit and a speeding ticket will arrive after your break.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSand excavation at Matapōuri to restart despite stark oppositionFrom 30 submissions the resource consent application received, 17 opposed the plans.24 Oct 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKerbside recycling in Whangārei speeds up with new glass binsFrom November 4, blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household.23 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMan sentenced to jail after assault on two Whangārei police officersOfficer seriously injured, in hospital for eight days, 10 stitches to a wound on cheek23 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTaipā bridge to open in time for summer trafficA viewing platform acknowledges the bridge's place as a summertime resting, diving spot.22 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMānuka honey definition stinging beekeepersNorthlanders in the honey industry want the definition of mānuka honey changed.22 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStolen dog found by police at Northland property"It's like taking a family member."22 Oct 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland children get visit from Duffy Books in Home teamKaitaia kids excited by Duffy Books in Homes visit22 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBoat flips during morning fishing trip off NorthlandBoat flips and two people are left clinging to upturned vessel.21 Oct 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateImposing Medusa at WOW created by Whangārei businessLocal business Palmer Canvas was commissioned by WOW to build the prop.21 Oct 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudents buzzing over beesAfter a rollercoaster ride, Kawakawa School finally has its beehive.21 Oct 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew Kaipara deputy mayor to bring gender balance in leadershipCr Curnow is the highest-polling candidate in the Otamatea Ward.21 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateDrug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.20 Oct 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMen charged with rioting in Otangārei appear in courtMen charged with rioting in Otangarei make court appearance.20 Oct 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocateStaff evacuate Fonterra Kauri site when alarms soundOne person was taken to hospital and four others checked by St John ambulance staff.19 Oct 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBook captures memories of Kaurihohore and Vinegar HillDescendants of many of the early settlers still live in Kaurihohore and Vinegar Hill area.19 Oct 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCommissioner ramps up fight against child povertyCommissioner: Neo-liberal economic policies force 100,000 NZ children into deeper poverty.18 Oct 08:00 PM