Northern AdvocateAll eyes on Cyclone Vaianu as sodden Northland braces for more rain and galesSix roads in the Far North are closed because of flooding caused by today's rain.07 Apr 04:03 AM
Northern AdvocateDoC drops wildlife case against sand mining company McCallum BrosCase was over stony coral, a living organism protected under the Wildlife Act. 07 Apr 02:49 AM
Northern Advocate150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Deeply disappointed': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaitāia flood protection work06 Apr 12:07 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland on alert again with 18-hour rain warning and gale-force winds05 Apr 10:14 PM
OpinionWhangārei Mayor Ken Couper: Building opportunity and confidence in Northland’s future05 Apr 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateHusband claims hospitals failed to see wife's trauma before 'month of hell' death05 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDid closing Marsden Pt oil refinery make NZ's fuel crisis worse? Marsden Pt converted to an import terminal in 2022, but always relied on imported crude.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'The crown jewel': Northland oyster burger takes out top seafood gongEatery's oyster burger has been on the menu since 2019 and has become its ‘crown jewel’.04 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei killer who murdered teen girlfriend still too high-risk for paroleNathan Fenton remains in jail for the 2006 murder of Mairina Dunn in Whangārei.03 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStickers deemed a safety risk in bitter hospital industrial disputeNurses claim the sticker ban is heavy-handed.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: From pork belly to black cats, how little we’ve really changedOPINION: Why our cave-age superstitions still rule the modern kitchen. 03 Apr 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Ballet comes to town; spiny rock lobster banThe latest news bites from around the region.03 Apr 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateMental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdictThe jury deliberated for less than an hour, finding the man not guilty on 16 charges.03 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate$34m boost for Whangārei education hub as NorthTec set to stand alone againThe planned hub could be up to five storeys and span an area the size of a rugby field.02 Apr 02:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFun and games for good brain health at Bay of Islands rest homeRadius Baycare’s games day raised more than $450 for the Neurological Foundation.02 Apr 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateFuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden PointChannel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.01 Apr 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateEaster traffic chaos: Power line down closes SH1, queues easingMotorists reported long queues in both directions close to Uretiti.01 Apr 10:47 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North writer turns suicide grief into book of hope and remembranceDebby Curreen is compiling an anthology from suicide-bereaved writers.01 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Is it fair Northlanders pay again for new toll road?Tolls of up to $4.50 per trip are proposed, with heavy vehicles paying double.01 Apr 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Fundraiser to help Whirinaki residents; WDC rates consultation to closeThe latest news bites from around the region.01 Apr 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateCouncil ‘burning money’ on January storm recovery as $16m bill mountsA 110,000cu m slip on Helena Bay hill has only been 25% cleared so far.01 Apr 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei flood risk must be sorted to unlock growth: New council commercial chair Much of central Whangārei, including Town Basin, sits on low‑lying floodplain.01 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTe Tai Tokerau kapa haka: Muriwhenua tops storm-hit regionalsMuriwhenua, Hātea and Waerenga Te Kaha kapa haka rōpū to represent North at Te Matatini.01 Apr 01:45 AM
Northern Advocate'Blow to the heart': Kaitāia faces loss of major timber employerJuken New Zealand is looking to sell its two Kaitāia timber mills.01 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re aware of the need': Pay-what-you-can eatery heads to NorthlandSince 2022, the Northland Women’s Club has raised over $200,000 for local charities.31 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWorried about war and rising prices? Families urged to build emergency fund as costs surgeWestpac data shows 42% of Northlanders have less than $500 in savings.31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionReto Blattner de-Vries: Can the crayfish closure stop kina barrens?OPINION: Two High Court rulings found ministers ignored the best available science.31 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei motorhome campaigner calls for upsized city parking There are no 12m-plus carparks in the city for a car and caravan to use.31 Mar 03:00 AM
