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
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 AdvocateOne dead after crash in Oakleigh, three others injuredPolice say inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.26 Jan 03:38 AM
Northern AdvocateHelp at hand for Far North folk hit by stormsFar North response team out and about to help after storm damage25 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEco village on Auckland's doorstep aims to generate more power than it usesMangawhai Hills includes a community microgrid, connecting solar panels on each house.25 Jan 04:00 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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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 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 AdvocateNews in brief: Kaitāia and Karikari firefighters contain Kaingaroa scrub fireThe latest news bites from around the region.14 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern Advocate'Every person has had a gutsful': Northland woman takes roaming dog fight to MPsTracy Clarke wants tougher dog laws, including mandatory desexing and fencing.13 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionGwendolyn Needham: Twelfth Night: What it means and when to take decorations downWhangārei's Christmas season featured packed choral concerts and community carols.13 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
Northern Advocate'Thankfully, no one was injured': Police allegedly fired on with air riflePolice say a 48-year-old Dargaville man allegedly fired an air rifle at officers.12 Jan 09:32 PM
Northern Advocate'It's expensive': Northland woman starts fund for end-of-life dogsFrancine Shields has raised more than $2200 to cover vet bills for hospice dogs.12 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe BennettJoe Bennett: The prawn thing - a rich, garlicky dish for pure pleasureOPINION: It's a small thing, but it's my own and I offer it as a new year gift.09 Jan 03:55 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland to sizzle as weekend highs hit 31C in hottest days of summer so farMetService says Northland is under a hot, settled ridge of high pressure.08 Jan 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEx-Kaipara councillor avoids conviction over shop assaultsJudge Greg Davis ruled a conviction would outweigh the comparatively low-level offending. 07 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn Williamson: Lower road toll linked to safer vehicles, policing and road designLast year's national road toll fell to 272 deaths, a record low per capita.07 Jan 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageKevin Page: Wedding dress dash: Why we are racing the length of the island for Mrs P Opinion: No. 1 Son’s wedding in the Bay of Plenty is set for late February.05 Jan 03:55 PM
