Northern Advocate‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three othersThe crash happened on January 24, south of Whangārei, leaving three others injured. 01 Feb 09:40 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthpower drone inspections over Whangārei and Kaipara: What residents need to knowDrones will fly over lines in February and March, not film private homes.01 Feb 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland woman part of first all-female crew to sail non-stop around worldHer time beat Sir Peter Blake's 74-day New Zealand record by more than 16 days.01 Feb 01:10 AM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay Hill slip repairs could cost more than $10mThe landslide dumped more than 200,000 tonnes of debris onto the road.31 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHow Ruakākā's new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'We’re still fighting': Hīkoi to Waitangi pushes rights of next generationThe march from Cape Rēinga to Waitangi to fight for rights will keep the US in mind.30 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: From hīkoi to High Court – Eru Kapa-Kingi on leadership, love and loyaltyEru Kapa-Kingi has helped organise a march, Toitū Te Aroha, in central Auckland today.30 Jan 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
OpinionJonny Wilkinson Jonny Wilkinson: Person centred planning will save lives in stormsOPINION: Many emergency plans fail because they are imposed, not created with people.30 Jan 03:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Catabingo, the global disaster game that all the family can playOPINION: The satirical game imagines seven escalating global crises.30 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCybersecurity company identifies person behind Manage My Health hackCyber firm IOC3 says it has identified the hacker known online as Kazu.30 Jan 02:16 AM
Northern AdvocateCaulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'Pest dieback: Controlled Area Notices and bans on fishing and anchoring remain in force.30 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo thousand cattle trucked off Hikurangi Swamp after floodingFloodwaters covered up to 3000ha, with some paddocks under 1.5m of water.29 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
Northern AdvocateDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Time to give sport a range of coloursOPINION: Wyn Drabble imagines a rainbow of penalty cards to simplify all sports.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's 'tsunami of support' takes recovery to cut-off communitiesAgencies from the MSD to Health NZ are offering on-the-ground help and advice.29 Jan 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Potentially deadly consequences': Major 12-hour IT outage hits NZ hospitalsThe PSA says cuts to Health NZ digital teams left patients facing extra risk.28 Jan 11:47 PM
Northern Advocate‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in ripVolunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.28 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
Northern Advocate'So exciting': Parents hail robotic walker as son learns to walk'Less than a year ago, we were thinking he’s not going to be able to walk.'28 Jan 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Project Island Song boosts Bay of Islands wētāpunga population with final releaseThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.28 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Free Bay of Islands course teaches key kayak safety skillsThe latest news bites from around the region.28 Jan 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice seek driver who helped injured assault victim in early hoursThe person picked up the injured man in Onerahi about 4am.28 Jan 06:25 AM
Northern AdvocateNgāpuhi leaders challenge Govt over 'rushed' and 'divisive' Treaty settlement processLeaders say the Crown’s new plan repeats the failed Tūhoronuku model.28 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFarewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry DarkinsA public celebration of his life will be held in Whangārei and live streamed.28 Jan 03:45 AM
Northern Advocate'Absolute pure gold': How Northland downpour supercharged Ōpua Forest The warm, slow deluge brought up to 250mm of rain to the forest. 28 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePerson dies after early morning crash on Northland highwayThe person died on the way to the hospital after suffering critical injuries.27 Jan 10:26 PM
Northern AdvocateInside the rescue of a man clinging to a cliff for hours after surviving 30m fallThe man clung to the cliffs at Butterfly Bay, awaiting rescue, for more than five hours.27 Jan 10:04 PM
