Northern AdvocateHeavy rain and thunderstorms put Northland on alertNorthland is under a heavy rain watch until 10am tomorrow.13 Feb 12:02 AM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Popular Kamo Touch-a-Truck has new dateThe latest news bites from around the region.12 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern Advocate‘Awful lot of hard work’: The students hitting top marks on global stageNine Huanui College students received top in world, national or merit awards.12 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePerson moderately injured after two-vehicle crash in RaumangaThe two-vehicle collision briefly blocked the link between SH1 and Tarewa Rd.11 Feb 12:53 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland tennis stalwart Janet Agnew celebrating 40 years of tournament named after her40th Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tennis Tournament brings player back again and again.10 Feb 11:00 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Ruapekapeka commemoration blends battle history, whānau pride and future hopesAbout 1000 people gathered at Ruapekapeka Pā to mark 180 years since the battle.10 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Ōpua Solo Trans-Tasman Challenge receives tourism boostThe latest news bites from around the region.10 Feb 03:40 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice name Russell man who died after Northland crash on State Highway 15The crash happened at the intersection of SH15 and McCathie Rd on January 28.09 Feb 08:58 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland councils push 'by Northland, for Northland' approach in reform talksUnited front: Northland mayors move early to shape local govt reform plan.09 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionWhangārei Mayor Ken Couper: Communities, hapū and agencies steer Northland’s recoveryOPINION: 'This collaboration is exactly what makes Northland resilient.'08 Feb 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Slip risk shuts Ōakura toilets; measles outbreak officially overThe latest news bites from around the region.08 Feb 03:50 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland ADHD fears: ‘Changing legislation doesn’t magically produce capacity’GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD if they undergo training. 07 Feb 02:00 AM
OpinionJohn Wansbone: Sports trophy mystery - call for help finding missing awardOPINION: Northlanders are being urged to search garages and attics for a vanished cup.06 Feb 10:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Exceeded expectations’: Northland tennis fans get behind first Davis Cup tieThe tie at Whangārei’s McKay Stadium marks Northland’s first Davis Cup event.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettWhen strangers mistake my driveway for a famous NZ walkBackpacking couples, Russian trawlermen, cooks from a cruise ship have all made the error.06 Feb 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate‘He’s a hero’: How a split-second decision saved four lives at Kai Iwi Lakes“If I was 10 seconds later, I think it would have been a really different outcome."06 Feb 01:13 AM
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'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 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 AdvocateElectric boats by Northland firm transform daily life on remote Samoan islandsThe solar and battery-powered boats are described as a "blessing" in Samoa.02 Feb 12:00 AM
Northern Advocate‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 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
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 AdvocateKelly Slater to headline elite golf club lunch to save surf lifesaving baseOnly 100 guests will attend the once-in-a-lifetime Te Arai Links event.29 Jan 12:00 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 AdvocatePerson dies after early morning crash on Northland highwayThe person died on the way to the hospital after suffering critical injuries.27 Jan 10:26 PM
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
