Northern Advocate'They’re not safe right now': Council warns over Mangawhai dune erosionRecent weather changes have caused erosion and steep drops.15 Apr 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby leads winter sport injuries as ACC urges players to prepare earlyWinter sport injuries in Northland cost ACC $12.7m in 2025.15 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Imam visits Whangārei to talk Islam and answer questionsThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Apr 04:50 PM
PremiumNorthern AdvocateOperator of Northland's Rāwene Hospital seeks financial survival plan13 Apr 08:20 PM
Northern Advocate'More than a restaurant': Te Arai Links vow to rebuild after Ric's blaze, formal investigation underway13 Apr 12:07 AM
Northern Advocate'Very emotional day': Fire crews bring 'significant' blaze under control at Te Arai Links12 Apr 08:35 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roads12 Apr 03:44 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland spared the worst amid cyclone but gales and outages still hit12 Apr 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocateStorm tested, cyclone ready: How community preparation helped across the north12 Apr 12:11 AM
Northern Advocate‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Government Minister asks officials to engage with Far North District CouncilBut Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says Minister Simon Watts has confidence in the council.10 Apr 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateIs Bay of Islands losing its place among the country’s top tourist spots?Guest nights in the Bay of Islands fell 1.9% in the year to February 2026.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFuel shock: Northlanders face extra $1000 a year as Iran conflict lifts pricesA Northland economist says the region will be hit harder than most by soaring fuel prices.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Later could be too late’: Northlanders urged to prepare as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for Northland this weekend.09 Apr 03:39 AM
Northern AdvocateFuel drive-offs amid high prices forces Northland petrol station to switch to prepay“It’s been getting worse, the higher the price goes,” says Mangawhai GAS owner.08 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'The most constructive thing you can do is listen': Whangārei teen wins speech awardJordan Petrie believes that by truly listening we can 'repaint' our perspectives.07 Apr 10:30 PM
Northern AdvocateEaster traffic chaos: Power line down closes SH1, queues easingMotorists reported long queues in both directions close to Uretiti.01 Apr 10:47 PM
Northern AdvocateFar North writer turns suicide grief into book of hope and remembranceDebby Curreen is compiling an anthology from suicide-bereaved writers.01 Apr 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTe Tai Tokerau kapa haka: Muriwhenua tops storm-hit regionalsMuriwhenua, Hātea and Waerenga Te Kaha kapa haka rōpū to represent North at Te Matatini.01 Apr 01:45 AM
Northern Advocate‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Far North whānau struggling to access basics after stormsFar North Mayor Moko Tepania says 'we will get through this'. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNew brain injury service begins for North Auckland-based provider Headway has now stepped in to support Northlanders.27 Mar 11:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within daysKiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.27 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRed alert: Locals, schools, marae on alert as Northland faces days of torrential rainA Mōkau resident is bracing herself in case she needs to relocate to a nearby marae.25 Mar 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland project turns local insight into climate actionThe six-month project surveyed 200 people and ran 10 workshops.24 Mar 09:59 PM
Northern AdvocateMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leaderThe spit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in just six years.23 Mar 10:18 PM
Northern AdvocateCreative Northland weekend draws thousands and raises $158k for charityRelay for Life in Whangārei raised over $158,000 for the Northland Cancer Lodge.23 Mar 03:30 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland’s election battle lines emerge as MPs lock in 2026 plansCost of living, housing and roads are key issues in Northland for this year's election.22 Mar 09:29 PM
OpinionKen Couper: Governing our water well for the futureOPINION: The upcoming votes on regional water reforms are about safeguarding a basic need.22 Mar 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei teen chases dream shot at Premier LeagueTwo young Northland footballers have been chosen to train with a Premier League giant.21 Mar 08:14 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen turns grief into purpose as Relay for Life youth ambassadorElla Sheppard became a Relay for Life youth ambassador after losing her mum to cancer.19 Mar 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Businesses are suffering': Calls to boost Bay of Islands marketing as visits dipCruise ship visits to the Bay of Islands dropped from 92 to 47 this season.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwo years on, Far North dog groups say promises on control still not keptFNDC says it has boosted animal management staff and stepped up patrols.18 Mar 04:00 PM
