PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland Paralympian nominated for World Sports AwardCameron Leslie is a nominee for a global sports award this year.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateLack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woesNorthland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit communityPasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonWhangārei MP on priorities for the Government post-cycloneEmily Henderson thanks those that chipped in to help during Cyclone Gabrielle,21 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei mayor vows to push the case on Three Waters, despite court rulingWhangārei mayor reacts to High Cout judgment on Three Waters'21 Feb 05:14 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the jobThe council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.21 Feb 04:32 AM
Northern AdvocateA baptism of water for new Ngapuhi leader to deal with from day one“We have learnt a lot from Covid and other issues where Māori have had to stand up.”20 Feb 08:27 PM
Northern Advocate'It's what we're there for': Lifeguards save life of teen pulled unconscious from surfLifeguards swooped into action after recognising the unconscious swimmer wasn't breathing.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSome power charges could go up in NorthlandLines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTruck and trailer units banned from Cove RdA major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateHospitality community rallies around Quail Cafe owner as future uncertainThey're fundraising in a bid to "help the Quail fly again".20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate10 days with no power, seven days trapped - life inside an isolated Northland valleyDavid Fisher walked into the isolated valley cut off from the world by Cyclone Gabrielle.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Spilling the beans on coffee challengesThere I was in my smart outfit that Mrs P wanted.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateGenerator sales through the roof as homes still without power in NorthlandPower outages are persisting across the Northland region following Cyclone Gabrielle.20 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleOn MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow WomadAudiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.20 Feb 03:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayakerThe well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.20 Feb 05:20 AM
Northern Advocate82-year-old farmer who badly treated cattle admits management of his farm “got away on him”Farmer fined for ill treatment of cows on Kaipara cattle farm20 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateSH1 detour cleared, truck and trailers bannedTwo trucks were earlier blocking the northbound lanes.20 Feb 02:20 AM
Northern AdvocateSchool principal 'very' concerned by copycats circulating 'stab for stab' fights onlineSchool principals were alerted to the post on Wednesday.19 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern Advocate‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4mFar North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs19 Feb 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian teamGrowing up, basketball was just for fun.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateExtension of time for employees to make sexual harassment complaint being debated in ParliamentThe human rights commission support the Act as it will give victims more time to complain19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateShane Reti: Region left isolated after storm shows we need four lanesWe need four lanes not sticks.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCat and owner reunited after cycloneThe cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.19 Feb 12:46 AM
BusinessCost of produce set to increase after cyclone damage, Agricultural Minister warnsWarning follows $4m aid announcement. Kumara shortage looms.18 Feb 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiserPlease help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.18 Feb 05:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our worldCherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.18 Feb 01:41 AM
Northern AdvocateSleeping man had no idea house was underwater: Surf lifeguards to the rescueOne team rescued a man who was asleep and had 'no idea' his home was underwater.17 Feb 09:29 PM
Northern AdvocateDon’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis saysPM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: Is posh food all it's cracked up to be?There are many good things to eat and drink in this world and they are to be enjoyed.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMop-up begins in Kaipara district as Minister of Agriculture visitsIt's been a rough week for residents in the Kaipara - and worries still remain.17 Feb 04:00 PM