Northern Advocate'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnightMetService says the Far North town had over double its monthly rain in two days.26 Mar 10:27 PM
Northern Advocate'An added complication': Second storm front looms over flood-hit NorthlandMetService says the new system is weaker and faster moving than this week's one.26 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 south of Mangamuka swamped by floodwatersVideo shows SH1, south of Mangamuka in the Far North, swamped by floodwaters. The vehicle was led through by a roading crew. Video / Virginia KemWatch25 Mar 10:19 PM
Northern Advocate'We grow people to grow food': Kiwifruit orchard wins top awardJudges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture.25 Mar 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Cinema history goes back 90 yearsThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.25 Mar 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGovt considers helping refurbish empty fuel storage tanks at Marsden PtIs it willing to put taxpayer dollars on the line? 25 Mar 04:42 AM
Northern AdvocateRed alert: Locals, schools, marae on alert as Northland faces days of torrential rainA Mōkau resident is bracing herself in case she needs to relocate to a nearby marae.25 Mar 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland project turns local insight into climate actionThe six-month project surveyed 200 people and ran 10 workshops.24 Mar 09:59 PM
Northern Advocate8000 items of mail found undelivered, NZ Post says former worker at faultNZ Post apologises after the undelivered and unopened postal items were found in Kaitāia. 24 Mar 05:12 PM
Northern AdvocateSirens blare in Tonga after large quake forces tsunami threat evacuationsNema said there is no tsunami danger to New Zealand.24 Mar 06:59 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland couple show life doesn’t stop with Parkinson’s diagnosisTravel and property renovation are among John Guest's activities since being diagnosed.24 Mar 04:46 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland told to brace for 250mm rain, gales and 4m swellsForecasters expect 130-200mm of rain, with up to 250mm in the north and east.24 Mar 12:23 AM
Northern AdvocateVehicle fire closes SH1 north of Whangārei in both directionsState Highway 1 in Towai has been closed in both directions after the blaze. 24 Mar 12:22 AM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leaderThe spit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in just six years.23 Mar 10:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attackThe review will look at tougher penalties, desexing rules and council powers.23 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This was not good enough': Council sorry over surprise loss of beach stairsThe Far North District Council says the stairs posed a significant safety risk.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No time to react': Outrage as Fisheries Bill hits Parliament tomorrowMinister Shane Jones says recreational groups backed these changes in 2022.23 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCreative Northland weekend draws thousands and raises $158k for charityRelay for Life in Whangārei raised over $158,000 for the Northland Cancer Lodge.23 Mar 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate'To ensure their safety': Vessel, occupant located by policePolice appealed for information on Monday in the hopes of ensuring the occupants' safety.23 Mar 03:18 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders urged to prepare as 50 hours of wet weather looms MetService says heavy rain and strong winds could reach warning criteria from Wednesday.22 Mar 11:29 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s election battle lines emerge as MPs lock in 2026 plansCost of living, housing and roads are key issues in Northland for this year's election.22 Mar 09:29 PM
Northern Advocate'Dangerous': Psychiatrists excluded from decisions on who shares jail cells - reportMental health workers had 'no input' before two mentally ill prisoners were put together.22 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Governing our water well for the futureOPINION: The upcoming votes on regional water reforms are about safeguarding a basic need.22 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen chases dream shot at Premier LeagueTwo young Northland footballers have been chosen to train with a Premier League giant.21 Mar 08:14 PM
Northern AdvocateThe blank canvas: How redundancy helped shape a new passionRaewyn Lindsay spent more 11 years at NorthTec before she was made redundant in December. 21 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: Grief, grammar and a bench-side breakdown OPINION: The language purist became distraught over redundant phrases.20 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNew aerial photos reveal scale of Helena Bay hill slip damage The Helena Bay hill slip is expected to take 15,000 truckloads to clear.20 Mar 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFish and chips mood meter: Takeaway owners link quiet Fridays to fuel crisisKerikeri owner Janna Sicely says fuel-price fears hit Friday-night trade.20 Mar 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate'Mum need doctor': 4yo hailed a hero for incredible actions 'One minute he’s Spiderman and the next he’s another superhero.'20 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTeen turns grief into purpose as Relay for Life youth ambassadorElla Sheppard became a Relay for Life youth ambassador after losing her mum to cancer.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Businesses are suffering': Calls to boost Bay of Islands marketing as visits dipCruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands dropped from 92 to 47 this season.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Hātea River Walk swing bridge closed in Whangārei after safety failThe latest news bites from around the region.19 Mar 03:55 PM
