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 evacuations24 Mar 06:59 AM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leader23 Mar 10:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attack23 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'This was not good enough': Council sorry over surprise loss of beach stairs23 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'No time to react': Outrage as Fisheries Bill hits Parliament tomorrow23 Mar 05:00 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 - report22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motorists20 Mar 04:00 PM
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 AdvocateOn The Up: Rising Northland athletics stars medal and set record at nationalsAged just 13, long jumper Elle Webb was Northland's youngest nationals athlete.17 Mar 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Be mindful about how you shop’: Mobile refillery cuts plastic in rural townsFounder Leigh Bowness-Barker runs the refillery from her campervan, Daisy.10 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWave of change: Northland couple driving surge in women’s surfingEllen and Grae Snelling run Learn 2 Surf School at Waipū Cove in Bream Bay.07 Mar 10:00 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 AdvocateMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leader23 Mar 10:18 PM
Northern Advocate'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attack23 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Dangerous': Psychiatrists excluded from decisions on who shares jail cells - report22 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motorists20 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
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Women at the helm as Etchells Bay of Islands regatta draws record fleetThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.18 Mar 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSuperyacht Adèle drops anchor in quiet Bay of Islands havenThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.11 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow risky is your home? The fight over flood models and soaring premiumsTower agrees to reassess premiums at One Tree Point but a Ruakākā owner misses out.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom roller coaster to rewards: Why this pair won’t go back to a 9 to 5 jobCouple shares highs and lows of going self-employed in their 20s.30 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaulThe closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.26 Jan 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
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
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
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
Northern AdvocateOn The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027Success at the NZ champs takes Tom Kellner to the world stage in Italy.01 Mar 10:00 PM
SportOne of New Zealand's greatest athletes hangs up black jersey – againThe player won Rugby World Cups in 2017 and 2022 and Olympic gold and silver medals.26 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.19 Feb 11:01 PM
Northern AdvocateShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
Today21°C18°CSignificant heavy rain, with possible thunderstorms from afternoon. Gale northeasterlies, gusting 120 km/h.
Thursday25°C17°CRain with heavy falls clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northerlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
Saturday24°C18°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of an evening shower. Northerlies developing in the morning.
The Country'Rotten to the core': Backdown on baby fish plan fails to calm fisheries furyCritics say the Fisheries Amendment Bill still hands power to big quota owners.25 Mar 01:54 AM
The CountryMotu family wins Gisborne/Wairoa Hill Country Farm of YearThe Griffin family were recognised for Rakanui Pastoral, a farm in Motu, Gisborne.25 Mar 01:47 AM
The CountryCraig Piggott talks Halter on The CountryChris Luxon, Craig Piggott, Stefan Vogel, Chloe Butcher-Herries, George Dodson, J Rowarth.25 Mar 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Crisis': Devastated McCain growers want an overhaul of food value chain'The question we have to ask is, why can't they make money?'24 Mar 11:16 PM
OneRoofMrBeast’s secret NZ hideaway: Luxury Waikato manor hits the auction blockWorld's biggest YouTube star camped out in Te Awamutu while filming epic cave stunt.25 Mar 07:29 AM
OneRoof$145K fixer-uppers: Coastal town where homes are cheaper than Auckland depositsFlippers and investors tempted south.25 Mar 07:25 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: The golden rule when the world’s on fire - nobody knows anythingHow will the Iran crisis affect Kiwi interest rates, house prices and economic growth?25 Mar 07:20 AM
OneRoofSponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off buildingLending rules around new builds can make the financial picture look very different. 24 Mar 04:35 PM
OneRoofLandmark Smith & Caughey building listed for sale, overseas buyers show interest24 Mar 04:24 PM
Driven Car GuideSuzuki e Vitara EV pricing, specification for NZ... and an 8-year warranty25 Mar 05:05 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
PropertyRookie agent’s fluke reunion with his Kiwi ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’ two decades later17 Mar 04:47 PM
PropertyHallelujah! West Coast's most popular home sells for $1.25m - almost double its RV17 Mar 07:15 AM
PropertyMusic couple selling their party home - forget dancing on the ceiling, they skate on the roof16 Mar 07:12 AM