Northland news
‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
‘An honour’: Māori educator reflects on receiving ONZM
Northland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.
Honours for people making Northland a better place
A martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Teaching life skills: How Rob Pink is shaping Rawene's youth
Hokianga horseman Rob Pink talks hōiho, school bus runs, and mentoring local kids.
New Zealand news
Cycling tops ACC claims in Hawke’s Bay, costing $1.7m
Mountain biking causes 143 claims in Hawke's Bay, costing $407,000.
Special investigation: Apology after autistic mum's baby taken - but it's too late to get him back
The mother involved speaks to the Herald, in her first interview.
How a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangers
The free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.
Editor's Picks
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Paying it foward: Ōkaihau residents support each other during tough times
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Ōkaihau for her series on why residents love their small town.
Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
A glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays
Video
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
Premium
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Unpacking the myths behind Good King Wenceslas
After his death, Wenceslas was considered the model of what a good king should be.
Bay News: Alma G II gets new lease of life; Pray and Display sign shows sense of humour
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Kevin Page: Choosing a fan isn't all it's cracked up to be
OPINION: The fear of fans selling out spurred Kevin and Mrs P on.
News in brief: Two injured in crash, Whangārei Lotto winner, wind prompts fire warning
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘It’s an honour’: Hair artist on transformative power of dreadlocks
Clients travel from Auckland to Houhora for Haley's expertise in creating and maintaining dreadlocks.
Joe Bennett: Cape Palliser’s wild beauty and the story of Colenso’s Deliverance Cove
Castlepoint's perilous beauty: A tale of explorers and dramatic coastal views.
‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schools
Some families have attended the same school for more than five generations.
NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
The themes of the stories were diverse.
Beachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blaze
As of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.
Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
Court violence surges with 450 assaults in five years; security breaches under scrutiny.
NZ's Best Beach 2025: Which beaches will take on the reigning champ?
The search for New Zealand's best beach returns - vote now!
Domestic tourists dominate Northland’s bustling summer beach scene
Northland beaches packed with tourists, drawing crowds from near and far.
Rural news
Pine pollen discovery nothing to sneeze at
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
The Country: Winston Peters on raising Super age
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Pastures past: Where have all the lambs and wool gone?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
OneRoof property news
Singaporean family buys premium Auckland properties for over $11.5m
They have business ties to New Zealand.
'Elite property tinder' - the secret house sales in NZ's richest suburbs
These are the Kiwi homes only the very wealthy get to see.
Location Location Location star Jayne Kiely: I thought my TV career was over
"I’m nothing like Kirstie Allsopp. She’s quite posh, unlike me!"
Latest local property listings
Car news and advice
Best reviews of 2024: Toyota Prius Z PHEV Signature Class
The Prius has gone all desirable; now it’s back in NZ as a Signature Class used import.
Aston Martin Valkyrie breaks Silverstone lap record for street-legal cars
Valkyrie has set a blistering lap time of 1:56.42 around the hallowed F1 circuit.
BYD hits record 4.27m sales in 2024 as it chases Tesla
The record sales figure represents an impressive 41.3% increase from the previous year.
Savvy Magazine
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
More Northland news
The crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forests
Contract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.
Hikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hub
Hikurangi residents reveal why theirs is 'the coolest little town'.
Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
A glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays
A fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warning
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
Always happy to catch up: Volunteering time and talents key to the good life in Kāeo
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Kāeo for her series on why residents love their small town.
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
Two party revellers allegedly stabbed at Whangārei New Year’s Eve celebration
One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Trains, people and Hundertwasser: Kawakawa residents say why they love their town
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Kawakawa for her series on why residents love their small town.
News in brief: Police identify man found dead on Far North beach
Police identify man found dead on Far North beach; death not suspicious.
‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his life
Kamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.
'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trials
Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.