Northern Advocate'Shannon did it': Victim's last words as he lay dying on roadsideThe Crown says Shannon Brady deliberately ran Nicholas Baldwin down in his ute.15 Apr 07:00 AM
Northern Advocate'They’re not safe right now': Council warns over Mangawhai dune erosionRecent weather changes have caused erosion and steep drops.15 Apr 02:58 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland College and 17 other schools explore charter conversionTe Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi is finalising its bid to convert Northland College.15 Apr 01:30 AM
Northern AdvocateRugby leads winter sport injuries as ACC urges players to prepare early15 Apr 01:00 AM
Northern AdvocatePortia Woodman-Wickliffe, Louis Davis, Nix Adams take on Celebrity Treasure Island14 Apr 11:13 PM
Northern AdvocateMayor says council 'unfairly targeted' for unelected iwi representatives14 Apr 09:30 PM
Northern AdvocateWhy Health NZ says flu jab stickers are fine but safe staffing ones are not14 Apr 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Imam visits Whangārei to talk Islam and answer questions14 Apr 04:50 PM
Northern AdvocateLithium‑powered service cart under scrutiny after fire guts Te Arai restaurant14 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateHealth NZ discovers 180 radiology reports weren't sent back to doctors14 Apr 12:37 AM
Northern AdvocateStorm in a teacup or serious threat? Why Northland keeps declaring emergencies13 Apr 06:57 AM
Northern AdvocateMeteorologist explains 'stunning' pink phenomenon before cycloneSkies across Northland were illuminated as Cyclone Vaianu approached.13 Apr 04:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland man charged over $250k damage to Kaikohe Gliding ClubChief instructor Ken Tyler found fuel and tools missing late last month.13 Apr 03:58 AM
Northern AdvocateHundreds without power after lines break in RuakākāNorthpower says its fault team is on site working to repair the lines.13 Apr 03:01 AM
Northern Advocate'More than a restaurant': Te Arai Links vow to rebuild after Ric's blaze, formal investigation underwayTe Arai Links says it will set up a temporary solution for members and guests.13 Apr 12:07 AM
Northern AdvocateKiwis urged to not see weather warnings as ‘crying wolf’Residents urged to be wary of cry-wolf syndrome as Northland fared better than expected.12 Apr 09:07 PM
Northern AdvocateNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
OpinionMariameno Kapa-Kīngi : Extreme weather events are no longer warnings. They are hereOPINION: Te Tai Tokerau is on the climate frontline, yet it often comes last for funding.12 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Very emotional day': Fire crews bring 'significant' blaze under control at Te Arai LinksThe fire broke out mid-morning at the luxury golf course north of Auckland.12 Apr 08:35 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
Northern Advocate'Major' break in Rāwene water mains, water tanker sentA water tanker is available from 1.30pm to 6pm for those affected.12 Apr 02:39 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland spared the worst amid cyclone but gales and outages still hitMore than 700 Far North homes were without power after multiple outages.12 Apr 01:19 AM
Northern AdvocateHer fight goes on: Fund backs families of kids with deadly lung diseaseThe new fund honours Esther-Jordan Muriwai who was 24 when she died of bronchiectasis.11 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It happens constantly': Kerikeri businesses call for action on crime spreeAll Good Petfood owner Luanne Vacy-Lyle says police never followed up on CCTV footage.11 Apr 12:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders fight back against invasive moth plant vines Competition entries have jumped nearly 40% in a week, with 114 teams now taking part.10 Apr 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate‘Tired, anxious, still hurting’: Cyclone Vaianu bears down on storm-scarred NorthlandWhirinaki still has six displaced whānau after March's devastating floods.10 Apr 07:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Vaianu: Key steps to stay safe as storm closes in on NorthlandThis guide lists key local radio stations for vital cyclone updates.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJonny Wilkinson: We still don’t understand involuntary disability OPINION: Before judging differences, pause, listen, and understand another’s reality.10 Apr 04:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoe Bennett: When nostalgia goes too farOPINION: There's no cause to reinvent a Kiwi classic. 10 Apr 04:45 PM
Northern AdvocateLocal Government Minister asks officials to engage with Far North District CouncilBut Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says Minister Simon Watts has confidence in the council.10 Apr 08:00 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland declares rare region-wide state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu’s arrivalNorthland is set to be lashed with 130km/h winds and 8m swells.10 Apr 05:39 AM
Northern Advocate'Sparks everywhere': Power lines crash on to family's car in WhangāreiDot Rauahi feared she was being electrocuted as sparks flew around her.10 Apr 04:20 AM
Northern AdvocateIs Bay of Islands losing its place among the country’s top tourist spots?Guest nights in the Bay of Islands fell 1.9% in the year to February 2026.10 Apr 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate'It’s just weird': Driver finds 18 mussels tucked under windscreen wipersThe fishy prank left the Whangārei local feeling a little shell-shocked.09 Apr 11:00 PM
