Northern AdvocateNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
LiveNorthern AdvocateStates of emergency continue as Cyclone Vaianu moves awayNew Zealand has been battered by the 'multi-hazard' storm.12 Apr 06:42 PM
Northern AdvocateKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 06:39 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi : Extreme weather events are no longer warnings. They are hereOPINION: Te Tai Tokerau is on the climate frontline, yet it often comes last for funding.12 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Very emotional day': Fire crews bring 'significant' blaze under control at Te Arai LinksThe fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland.12 Apr 08:35 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
Northern Advocate'Major' break in Rāwene water mains, water tanker sentA water tanker is available from 1.30pm to 6pm for those affected.12 Apr 02:39 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland spared the worst amid cyclone but gales and outages still hitMore than 700 Far North homes were without power after multiple outages.12 Apr 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocateStorm tested, cyclone ready: How community preparation helped across the northMore than 100 homes around Ōpononi have been without power for 12 hours.12 Apr 12:11 AM
Northern AdvocateHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It happens constantly': Kerikeri businesses call for action on crime spreeAll Good Petfood owner Luanne Vacy-Lyle says police never followed up on CCTV footage.11 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders fight back against invasive moth plant vines Competition entries have jumped nearly 40% in a week, with 114 teams now taking part.10 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu: Key steps to stay safe as storm closes in on NorthlandThis guide lists key local radio stations for vital cyclone updates.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: We still don’t understand involuntary disability OPINION: Before judging differences, pause, listen, and understand another’s reality.10 Apr 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: When nostalgia goes too farOPINION: There's no cause to reinvent a Kiwi classic. 10 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Government Minister puts scrutiny on Far North District CouncilBut Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says Minister Simon Watts has confidence in the council.10 Apr 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland declares rare region-wide state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu’s arrivalNorthland is set to be lashed with 130km/h winds and 8m swells.10 Apr 05:39 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
Northern Advocate'Sparks everywhere': Power lines crash on to family's car in WhangāreiDot Rauahi feared she was being electrocuted as sparks flew around her.10 Apr 04:20 AM
Northern AdvocateIs Bay of Islands losing its place among the country’s top tourist spots?Guest nights in the Bay of Islands fell 1.9% in the year to February 2026.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It’s just weird': Driver finds 18 mussels tucked under windscreen wipersThe fishy prank left the Whangārei local feeling a little shell-shocked.09 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'There’s a growing need here': Charities brace as child poverty climbs in NorthlandThe Salvation Army warns child hardship has hit a 10-year high across New Zealand.09 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘Later could be too late’: Northlanders urged to prepare as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Northland this weekend.09 Apr 03:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Something has got to be done': Northland pothole near-miss sparks warningThe Waiare Rd pothole has troubled drivers for about a year.09 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern Advocate'A huge success': Whangārei rowing builds on Maadi breakthroughWhangārei schools reached four A Finals at this year's Maadi Regatta.08 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I couldn’t give any more': Floods end five-year mission helping struggling familiesHer Kaitāia Whānau in Need group grew from a single Facebook plea for help.08 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North woman sails into the record booksThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.08 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'We just get on with it': Northland farmers prepare for threat of Cyclone VaianuThe newest threat comes from Cyclone Vaianu as it makes a beeline for New Zealand.08 Apr 06:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘It just suckers people in’: Afterpay’s grip on a struggling townSome Kaikohe residents are now using Afterpay to cover basics like petrol.08 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePickleball push in the Far North aims to get more young players on courtMone Langi is starting a coaching course to lift Northland play and youth.07 Apr 11:58 PM
Northern Advocate'The most constructive thing you can do is listen': Whangārei teen wins speech awardJordan Petrie believes that by truly listening we can 'repaint' our perspectives.07 Apr 10:30 PM
