Northern AdvocateWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn WilliamsonJohn Williamson: Dirt bikes went from weekend fun to a threat on our streets and tracksPolice urge the public to photograph dirt bikers and upload footage to 105.04 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's most stolen cars in 2025: Is yours on the list?Thieves are targeting older vehicles that lack modern systems, according to AMI. 03 Feb 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateState of emergency lifted for Whangaruru coast, recovery phase beginsRoad convoys and detours are in place while slips like the one at Helena Bay are cleared.03 Feb 04:21 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangaruru coast open for Waitangi weekend holidaymakersHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe remain open despite the Russell Rd closure.03 Feb 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocateFacebook Marketplace row sparks dramatic chase in Far NorthA car carrying three youths was spiked after it allegedly chased another for almost 40km. 02 Feb 11:44 PM
Northern Advocate'Thin end of the wedge': Fears of disconnect as NZ Post pulls services in NorthlandGrey Power secretary Bruce Crowther believes access to services is worsening in Northland.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin Page: Hospital release, new armchair, total collapse – Family finds laughter again'All I can hear is the sound of my ... family laughing hysterically ... music to my ears.'02 Feb 03:50 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
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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Northern AdvocateFive homes red stickered after coastal Whangārei weather bombInspectors also yellow-stickered 10 houses and white-stickered 19.27 Jan 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFrom teen jobs to owners: Rāwene couple bring back waterfront Boatshed CafeHolly Pellew and partner Storm Tautari are taking over the Boatshed Cafe.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateState of Emergency remains for Whangārei’s flood-hit coastal communityNinety residents remain displaced and are staying at local marae.27 Jan 03:08 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland's Kauri Museum wins Prestige Museum of the Year Matakohe institution hails 'a proud moment for everyone involved'.26 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate'A lot of preparation work being done': Removal of giant Helena Bay Hill slip challengingThe slip may need between 10,000 and 20,000 truckloads cleared from site.26 Jan 05:11 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Mayor backs lifting district's state of emergency, if practicalEmergency response leaders will decide on Tuesday if it will be removed. 26 Jan 04:14 AM
Northern AdvocateOne dead after crash in Oakleigh, three others injuredPolice say inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.26 Jan 03:38 AM
