Northern AdvocateAccess reopens for Northland settlements cut off since last SundayDrivers are warned to cross the bridge at a crawl.25 Jan 10:00 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 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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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
Northern AdvocateNorthland communities dig in as flooding, slips and more severe weather looms An Ōakura local measured 289mm of rain on Sunday, the worst deluge in more than 40 years.19 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
Northern AdvocateDeparting council chief executive to head major $200m Kaipara Harbour projectThe $200m Kaipara Moana Remediation project aims to halve sediment entering the harbour.18 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North farmer’s war diaries become grandson’s labour of loveFrom Ōkaihau to the Western Front: One gentle farmer’s extraordinary war journey.16 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Sand mining not welcome in Bream Bay OPNION: Hapū, iwi and community groups risk being shut out of key consent decisions.16 Jan 03:45 PM
OpinionJonny WilkinsonJonny Wilkinson: What truly accessible tourism in Northland should look likeDisabled travellers report 'accessible' stays that are unusable in reality.16 Jan 03:30 PM
Northern AdvocateYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
Northern AdvocateKaipara council chief executive resigns Jason Marris led Kaipara through Cyclone Gabrielle, a tornado and major flooding events.15 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRural tower attacks cut lifeline to emergency calls in Northland communitiesRepairing damaged towers is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Kaitāia and Karikari firefighters contain Kaingaroa scrub fireThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Jan 03:55 PM
