Northern AdvocateWhangārei's Sunday library users lobby council to open doors againThe library has been closed on Sundays since March 1.28 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew brain injury service begins for North Auckland-based provider Headway has now stepped in to support Northlanders.27 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within daysKiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.27 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett Joe Bennett: The box of old photos that proved the past is never really goneA long-hidden box of photos and papers pulls the writer back into youth.27 Mar 03:55 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: A weekend of chaos, wasps and reflection Festival curiosities ranged from crickets to mountain oysters and ox penis.27 Mar 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit districtMore rain on the way for Far North as fragile roads struggle after floods.27 Mar 07:01 AM
Northern Advocate‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePolice pepper-spray used after group allegedly turn on officers in WhangāreiPolice were called to a Bank St establishment just before midnight on Thursday.27 Mar 02:30 AM
Northern Advocate‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
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 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 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'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
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 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
Northern AdvocateMum forgives teen driver who killed her 11-year-old ‘guardian angel’Staci Walkley, 11, died after the teenager ran a stop sign in Kaikohe.19 Mar 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland kiwifruit karakia for New Zealand’s $5 billion harvest startThe operation anchors the North’s forecast $80m kiwifruit harvest this season.19 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCash injection for dog desexing in Auckland and Northland hopes to drive changeUp to 3000 dogs are expected to be desexed in the coming year thanks to $1.2m funding.19 Mar 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo years on, Far North dog groups say promises on control still not keptFNDC says it has boosted animal management staff and stepped up patrols.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Opinion John Williamson: Wake-up call: Driver fatigue can be deadly International studies show fatigue plays a role in about 20% of crashes.18 Mar 03:55 PM
