Zealand Watene was reported missing from his home in the suburb of Kensington on Monday - but hasn't been seen since August 13. Police say the 34-year-old could be in the Whangarei area, or further ...

The family of missing Whangārei man Zealand Watene say it is unusual that they have not heard from him in weeks ...

Acting Health Minister Matt Doocey announced that procurement has begun for a major carpark extension and upgrade, aimed at ...

A police officer who has stood trial twice for an alleged assault on a person being placed under arrest has been found not guilty.

Whangarei, Kaipara and Far North district councils have adopted a joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), marking a ...

A group of Whangārei district councillors has addressed a report claiming outgoing deputy mayor Phil Halse called them a “woke block”. Halse opted not to comment to the Northern Advocate except to say ...

The Maranga Mai – Rise Up! Pūtaiao Research Symposium is underway in Whangārei this week. Held at Te Puna o Te Mātauranga Marae at NorthTec, the two-day event brings together Māori scientists, ...

A former tactical unit police officer is back on trial for allegedly striking a man in the head with a sponge-round launcher ...

Officials worked to clear a fuel spill from the ship berthed at Northport in Whangarei Harbour. According to latest reports, the flow has stopped and a recovery and clean-up process is under way.

Sir Michael Hill, who turned a small family jewellery store into a $650m global empire spanning three countries, has died ...

A drone that flew into a power line sparked a power outage for 200 homes in Whangarei on Thursday. The errant Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hit the lines on Kioreroa Road about 10am, which caused a 20 ...