Northern Advocate'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in NorthlandPolice refer incident to Independent Police Conduct Authority.19 Jan 04:36 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
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 AdvocateAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 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
