Northern AdvocateKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 09:07 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi : Extreme weather events are no longer warnings. They are hereOPINION: Te Tai Tokerau is on the climate frontline, yet it often comes last for funding.12 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
Northern AdvocateStorm tested, cyclone ready: How community preparation helped across the north12 Apr 12:11 AM
Northern Advocate'It happens constantly': Kerikeri businesses call for action on crime spree11 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred Northland10 Apr 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Government Minister puts scrutiny on Far North District Council10 Apr 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland declares rare region-wide state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu’s arrivalNorthland is set to be lashed with 130km/h winds and 8m swells.10 Apr 05:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Sparks everywhere': Power lines crash on to family's car in WhangāreiDot Rauahi feared she was being electrocuted as sparks flew around her.10 Apr 04:20 AM
Northern AdvocateIs Bay of Islands losing its place among the country’s top tourist spots?Guest nights in the Bay of Islands fell 1.9% in the year to February 2026.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It’s just weird': Driver finds 18 mussels tucked under windscreen wipersThe fishy prank left the Whangārei local feeling a little shell-shocked.09 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'There’s a growing need here': Charities brace as child poverty climbs in NorthlandThe Salvation Army warns child hardship has hit a 10-year high across New Zealand.09 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Later could be too late’: Northlanders urged to prepare as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Northland this weekend.09 Apr 03:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Something has got to be done': Northland pothole near-miss sparks warningThe Waiare Rd pothole has troubled drivers for about a year.09 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'A huge success': Whangārei rowing builds on Maadi breakthroughWhangārei schools reached four A Finals at this year's Maadi Regatta.08 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I couldn’t give any more': Floods end five-year mission helping struggling familiesHer Kaitāia Whānau in Need group grew from a single Facebook plea for help.08 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'We just get on with it': Northland farmers prepare for threat of Cyclone VaianuThe newest threat comes from Cyclone Vaianu as it makes a beeline for New Zealand.08 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePickleball push in the Far North aims to get more young players on courtMone Langi is starting a coaching course to lift Northland play and youth.07 Apr 11:58 PM
Northern Advocate'The most constructive thing you can do is listen': Whangārei teen wins speech awardJordan Petrie believes that by truly listening we can 'repaint' our perspectives.07 Apr 10:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Hanging by a thread': Cyclone Vaianu threat piles pressure on battered NorthlandCyclone Vaianu, now category 3, could bring severe weather this weekend.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Lucky Lotto winner takes home $18k; paid firefighters to strikeThe latest news bites from around the region.07 Apr 04:50 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Are we listening to Dame Whina’s call to care for all our children?Her words urge New Zealand to 'take care of our children' and their world.07 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateAll eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and galesSix roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.07 Apr 04:03 AM
Northern AdvocateDoC drops wildlife case against sand mining company McCallum BrosCase was over stony coral, a living organism protected under the Wildlife Act. 07 Apr 02:49 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North duo Zentarge take on tall poppies with new singleFar North brothers Zentarge release powerful new single, Tall Poppy.07 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Chemo, delirium and life on the edgeOPINION: I was thinking about an episode of a British TV show ... then I disappeared. 06 Apr 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland dad wades through chest-high floodwaters to save daughtersThe whānau say they have lost 70% of their livelihood in the flood.06 Apr 06:00 AM
