Northern AdvocateNorthland police officer resigns following complaints about ‘inappropriate behaviour’The officer quit before any formal employment sanction could be taken.15 Feb 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Cruz ‘n’ the Bayz and jazz festival comingA weekly wrap of news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDementia driving test flawedOpinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePower cuts, floods, and a house fire - Cyclone wreaks havoc in the KaiparaA Dargaville mum's heartbreaking story at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offlineThe outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
Northern AdvocateDargaville evacuation call: Rural chaos with crops ruined and dairy farms dumping milkDargaville reeling amid new evacuations as farmers count the cost.15 Feb 05:56 AM
Northern AdvocatePower cuts blamed for no cellphone and internet in parts of NorthlandPower outage takes out cellphone site connectivity in Northland15 Feb 05:39 AM
Northern AdvocateSome state highways still closed after cycloneDetours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.15 Feb 04:43 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Locals rush to save stranded pilot whales Far North locals rush to save stranded pilot whales on Ninety Mile Beach. Video / Jaqi Brown Watch15 Feb 03:32 AM
Northern Advocate'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Jaw-dropping video from space reveals Gabrielle's deadly track to NZIncredible footage from space shows how Cyclone Gabrielle grew and turned into NZ's path.15 Feb 03:01 AM
Northern AdvocateLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
Northern AdvocateClean-up and recovery mode begins after cyclone's devastationFine weather is predicted for the rest of the week.14 Feb 07:24 PM
Northern AdvocateAmazing photo: Boatie in mammoth seas saved by rescuers during heart of cycloneRescuers tried for day and a half to save boatie. Eventually it took a navy frigate.14 Feb 06:20 PM
Northern Advocate'I’m so lucky’: Woman escapes with minor injuries as tree crushes cabinLyric Godsmark saw the tree fall and thought ‘wow, this is going to be really bad’.14 Feb 05:17 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of EmergencyNorthland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Good guys who got caught up in addiction’: Court of Appeal quashes meth cooks’ minimum period of imprisonmentThe men will now be eligible for parole, after showing 'rehabilitative potential'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeksThe amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: Redundancy? No thank you.David Grindle says employers are obligated to redeploy staff impacted by restructuring.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLines crews expected to start work on restoring power to Northland soonMore than 30,000 households and businesses expected to still be without power this week.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway networkHuge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFight or flight: Far North counsellor offers tips on lowering stress during the cycloneA Northland counsellor has some top tips for lowering stress levels during the cyclone.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: Heroism and tragedy: Plucked from the floodwaters - incredible rooftop rescues; one woman found dead after slipChris Hipkins labels storm ‘worst this century’14 Feb 03:47 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a stingSchools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday14 Feb 05:33 AM
Northern Advocate'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tideHundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.14 Feb 05:30 AM
Northern AdvocateWaipapa family ‘traumatised’ after trees crash on to homeSon Liam hit on head by falling ceiling; branch punches hole in roof.14 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateVital routes into Northland on the brink as Cyclone Gabrielle's wrath continuesMore damage from overnight weather, major roads impassable and mass power outages14 Feb 04:37 AM
Northern Advocate'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major floodingMud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.14 Feb 03:43 AM
Northern Advocate'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus servicesThe entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.14 Feb 02:42 AM
Northern AdvocateNo patient care compromised: Work continues to fix leaky ceiling in hospital emergency departmentWork to fix three leaking rooms in Whangārei Hospital’s ED is continuing.14 Feb 02:24 AM
Northern AdvocateMassive slip on Whareora Rd property threatens homesA huge slip on a Whareora Rd property threatens homes. Video / Michael Cunningham Watch14 Feb 01:41 AM
