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
Northern AdvocateWatch: Flooding in DargavilleFlooding on Jervois St/SH14 at Ace Rental yard in Dargaville. Video / Ace Rental LtdWatch13 Feb 11:36 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: NZ Herald and Northern Advocate papers unable to be deliveredCyclone Gabrielle made delivery conditions too difficult.13 Feb 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAirbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guestsPeople entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.13 Feb 04:52 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Farmers at Hikurangi Swamp feel wrath of the storm"I’ve been farming for 25 years and [have] seen floods, but nothing like this."13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateKevin Page: Back problems not the only painKevin Page has been on nursing and technology duty - what could go wrong?13 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateUnstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed offThree rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: 'People trapped' - firefighter missing, evacuations as two houses collapse at Auckland beach; cyclone's fury across North Is - heavy rain, floods, slipsA street in west Auckland's Muriwai was evacuated after midnight after a slip.13 Feb 03:49 PM
Northern AdvocateInside Auckland's emergency bunker as Cyclone Gabrielle rages"No one gets a get out of jail free card," an official said as the storm approached.13 Feb 06:32 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on TuesdayThe storm is bearing down on the region.13 Feb 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuateResidents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.13 Feb 03:44 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland schools opt to close for another day as cyclone sweeps throughStudents will have to stay home another day as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc13 Feb 03:34 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North could face week long wait for power to be restoredStrong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.13 Feb 02:34 AM
Northern AdvocateWoman has heart attack evacuating home after tree fell on her houseDebi Hobern was watching TV when she heard what she thought was thunder.13 Feb 01:02 AM
Northern AdvocateOfficials say worse to come: monster waves flood properties in Coromandel; Whangārei evacuation plea; boat in distressEmergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty will lead the briefing from the Beehive.12 Feb 11:46 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors defend timing of emergency declarationWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.12 Feb 10:19 PM
Northern Advocate'No place to be in a cyclone': DoC shuts facilities until further noticeDoC has shut many of its North Island campsites and huts as the storm approaches.12 Feb 09:55 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: 'Just the beginning' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; thousands without powerThe whole of the North Island was put under a tranche of weather warnings yesterday.12 Feb 09:13 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangaparāoa resident wakes to debris-covered beach and streetJohn Longson said he spent last night 'petrified' by the storm.12 Feb 09:06 PM
Northern AdvocatePower out for about 50,000 households and businessesCrews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.12 Feb 08:38 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle shifts slightly east overnight - what it means for your regionWeatherWatch said the cyclone's east position could reduce storm surge.12 Feb 08:19 PM
Northern AdvocateWatch: Cyclone Gabrielle brings heavy rain to WhangāreiCyclone Gabrielle has brought heavy rain to the North with water surging down the Whangārei Falls. Video / Jaime Lyth Watch12 Feb 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sightsCyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai TokerauNorthland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHawaiian-born clothing designer brings a little bit of aloha to NorthlandKerikeri shop working with Kiwi designers to provide unique Northland clothes.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLive: 'Our house is shaking like crazy' - Gabrielle's eye on NZ: Heavy winds, monster waves; trains, schools cancelled; thousands without powerNorthland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.12 Feb 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateTeens to rescue as cyclone blows boatie upriver without an oarBoatie left at the mercy of the wind after rowlock in newly bought dinghy broke.12 Feb 09:07 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: What you need to know Sun 12 FebAll the information from AEM, Metservice and Auckland Council you need to know as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on Auckland. Video / NZ Herald / AEM / Auckland CouncilWatch12 Feb 06:46 AM
Northern AdvocateBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
Northern AdvocateLive: Auckland Harbour Bridge closed to all traffic; Northland declares state of emergency; 11m high waves in Bay of Islands; Air NZ cancels flightsNorthland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.12 Feb 04:34 AM
