Northern AdvocateHelp at hand for Far North folk hit by stormsFar North response team out and about to help after storm damage25 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEco village on Auckland's doorstep aims to generate more power than it usesMangawhai Hills includes a community microgrid, connecting solar panels on each house.25 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMayor Ken Couper: Storms a reminder of challenges but positive things in storeThe Mayoral Taskforce will draw up plans to revitalise the central city, says Ken Couper.25 Jan 03:45 PM
Northern Advocate'We will give him the love he deserves': Neglected horse to be put downVolunteers treated Cassa for thousands of ticks and long-term untreated pain.25 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLess wasteful, more creative: Savvy Northland retirees share budgeting tips Jennifer Jenkins and John Crockett grow fruit and vegetables to cut food costs.24 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communitiesWhangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.24 Jan 01:34 AM
Northern AdvocateHuge slip leaves popular coastal fish and chip shop in limboWhangārei Mayor Ken Couper warns repairs to the giant slip could take weeks.23 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateViolence towards Northland ambulance crews putting patients at riskIn 18 months in Northland, one veteran paramedic faced five violent callouts.23 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: What Veronika the wonder cow tells us about our futureOPINION: Scientists say her age, rich environment and human contact boosted her smarts.23 Jan 03:45 PM
Northern AdvocateSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
Northern Advocate'The bridge is basically smashed': Slip closes popular Northland walkMultiple Northland trails and campsites have been forced to close during peak season.23 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpen but fragile: Long weekend travellers warned on slips, closuresSome campsites like Bland Bay are shut, while others are open but urging caution.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Why our education system is still stuck on the wrong keysOPINION: Schools still mistime learning, leaving teens unready for real life.22 Jan 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateResidents facing weeks of isolation by massive Helena Bay slip, floodingHundreds have been cut off by a slip featuring a 100-tonne boulder.22 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateMinister praises Northland grandfather for saving family in raging Mōkau floodwatersPattinson Wetere carried his sleeping granddaughter to safety through floodwaters.21 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland downpours ease but state of emergency remains, clean‑up loomsMost of Northland's heaviest rain was forecast to be done by dawn today.21 Jan 05:13 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Regional council amalgamation - have your say by February 20OPINION: The minister declared that regional councils have lost their social licence.21 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnightWidespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.21 Jan 11:59 AM
Northern AdvocateSlip on Brynderwyn Hills; homes being evacuated in Ōakura as heavy rain hits NorthlandAn orange heavy rain warning has been upgraded to red - the highest level.21 Jan 05:41 AM
Northern AdvocateFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tentsWater surged through the creekside campsite in just 11 minutes.20 Jan 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhat Northland residents need to do as fresh deluge loomsMetService warns Northland could see up to 160mm of rain from the tropical low.20 Jan 04:30 PM
Northern AdvocateSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChildren claim they were 'denied food, beaten and abandoned' by Oranga Tamariki caregiversA trio is now on trial, on multiple charges, after two children alleged years of abuse.20 Jan 06:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
Northern AdvocateCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateState of emergency announced for Whangārei District, Civil Defence Minister visits regionThe precautionary state of emergency will remain in place for seven days. 20 Jan 03:33 AM
Northern Advocate'Incredibly popular': Northland mourns much-loved teacher and sportsmanHarry Darkins taught in Whangārei for 14 years and recently moved to Auckland to teach.20 Jan 02:09 AM
Northern AdvocateFestival of colours aims to connect Whangārei families in joyful day outThe free Colours in the Park event runs from 10am to 3pm on February 1 at Pohe Island.19 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe area that got more than a whole summer’s rain in weekend downpourTe Tai Tokerau’s east coast had significant rainfall from midnight Saturday.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: ‘A lifesaver for us’ Why our rainy day fund suddenly matters so muchOPINION: The whānau has responded magnificently.19 Jan 03:55 PM
