Northern AdvocateSingle-parent families to mostly occupy new low-cost housesAffordable living and long-term tenures bring security for families in need.23 Feb 03:40 AM
Northern Advocate'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayakerJohnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.22 Feb 05:53 PM
Northern AdvocatePasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woesNorthland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGenerator sales through the roof as homes still without power in NorthlandPower outages are persisting across the Northland region following Cyclone Gabrielle.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It's what we're there for': Lifeguards save life of teen pulled unconscious from surfLifeguards swooped into action after recognising the unconscious swimmer wasn't breathing.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayakerThe well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.20 Feb 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4mFar North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs19 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian teamGrowing up, basketball was just for fun.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCentral Kerikeri residents' views sought on Kāinga Ora plans for three-storey flatsA community group is worried about 'quick fixes' and a lack of planning for the zone.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: How the western diet could be wreaking havoc on your bodyOpinion: While chronic inflammation isn't acute, it's still severely damaging.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindnessWhile the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateNature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlinesExperts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateA huge help: Far North lines company welcomes extra crew to help restore power to thousandsExtra lines crews have arrived in the Far North to help get electricity back for residents16 Feb 11:34 PM
Northern Advocate'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescueAfter being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.16 Feb 04:28 PM
Northern Advocate‘You just have to do things differently’: Kaikohe artist recognised for contribution to arts, disabilityAfter the crash Anaru Ruka had to ‘think out of the box’ about how to keep making murals.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Boaties urged to check vessels; council's plea to save waterThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrathMost of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-upDestroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommunity heartbroken after attempts to save stranded whales prove in vainThe whales were discovered dead the morning after massive efforts by locals to save them.16 Feb 06:25 AM
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 AdvocateNorthland mayors defend timing of emergency declarationWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.12 Feb 10:19 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 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 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
