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
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
