Northern AdvocateMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
Northern Advocate'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
Northern AdvocateFresh severe weather alerts for rain-soaked North Island as 'moist tropical wedge of air' lingersHeavy rain watches now cover Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier and Coromandel.18 Jan 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateDeparting council chief executive to head major $200m Kaipara Harbour projectThe $200m Kaipara Moana Remediation project aims to halve sediment entering the harbour.18 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 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
Northern AdvocateCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
Northern AdvocateMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
Northern AdvocateWidespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedA farmer said this morning's flooding is the worst he's seen in 60 years.17 Jan 11:23 PM
Northern Advocate'Significant flooding': Townships cut off, power out and homes underwater in NorthlandA Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.17 Jan 08:25 PM
Northern AdvocatePedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in NorthlandThe incident happened just after midnight.17 Jan 08:18 PM
Northern Advocate‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ’s best beaches: Your top 50 finalists revealed, plus how to vote for the ultimate winnersVoting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Who will you pick?17 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North farmer’s war diaries become grandson’s labour of loveFrom Ōkaihau to the Western Front: One gentle farmer’s extraordinary war journey.16 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInside Glorat: How a 'haunted house' became treasured slice of Whangārei historyGuided tours are planned from 2026 and will include the outhouses and gravesites.16 Jan 03:45 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Sand mining not welcome in Bream Bay OPNION: Hapū, iwi and community groups risk being shut out of key consent decisions.16 Jan 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: What truly accessible tourism in Northland should look likeDisabled travellers report 'accessible' stays that are unusable in reality.16 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateDeath of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seizedAround 20 kiwi have been killed in one Bay of Islands hotspot since 2023.16 Jan 06:29 AM
Northern AdvocateYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
Northern Advocate'Flabbergasted': Whangārei player wins New Zealand's first women’s Scrabble titleThe inaugural women’s event drew 20 top players from New Zealand and Australia.16 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateJones moves to cut bycatch fees for deepwater boats as seas warm and stocks shiftWarming seas are pushing snapper and kingfish offshore, increasing bycatch, Jones says.15 Jan 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateEat sushi, help minds: Whangārei fundraiser fights mental health stigmaSurvivor Kun Park hopes to reduce the stigma of mental illness and raise money.15 Jan 08:46 PM
Northern Advocate'Happy-go-lucky' dad was turning his life around before beach tragedyHe and his cousin were pulled unresponsive from the water at Ripirō Beach on January 3.15 Jan 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council chief executive resigns Jason Marris led Kaipara through Cyclone Gabrielle, a tornado and major flooding events.15 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateEB Games fans swarm Whangārei store as closing-down sale sparks huge queueThe Whangārei store is one of 38 EB Games branches closing on January 31.15 Jan 01:12 AM
Northern AdvocateManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
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
Northern AdvocatePolice charge teen for Jack Street Superette robbery, oppose bail Police believe the dairy raid was part of a wider robbery series around Whangārei.14 Jan 08:09 PM
Northern AdvocateRural tower attacks cut lifeline to emergency calls in Northland communitiesRepairing damaged towers is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaitāia and Karikari firefighters contain Kaingaroa scrub fireThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Jan 03:55 PM
