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 AdvocateHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: Time to give sport a range of coloursOPINION: Wyn Drabble imagines a rainbow of penalty cards to simplify all sports.29 Jan 04:00 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 Advocate'Upward bullying': Female police inspector awarded $15k amid 'boys' club' culture claimsAn ERA probe found Northland CIB's Bridget Doell was bullied in her role.28 Jan 07:47 PM
Northern Advocate'So exciting': Parents hail robotic walker as son learns to walk'Less than a year ago, we were thinking he’s not going to be able to walk.'28 Jan 06:15 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 AdvocatePolice seek driver who helped injured assault victim in early hoursThe person picked up the injured man in Onerahi about 4am.28 Jan 06:25 AM
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 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 AdvocateFive homes red stickered after coastal Whangārei weather bombInspectors also yellow-stickered 10 houses and white-stickered 19.27 Jan 06:00 PM
Northern Advocate'I was controlled': Man endured '1000 and probably more' instances of sexual abuse as a childRandall Wilson scared his victim into silence. But that victim has now spoken out.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 Advocate83-year-old woman dies after fall from stretcher at Whangārei HospitalThe stretcher was meant to be handled by two staff but had only one.26 Jan 01:44 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
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
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
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders show PM scale of isolation after storms cut off coastal communitiesWhangārei district remains in a state of emergency after two severe storms.24 Jan 01:34 AM
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
Northern AdvocateViolence towards Northland ambulance crews putting patients at riskIn 18 months in Northland, one veteran paramedic faced five violent callouts.23 Jan 05:00 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 AdvocateSerial child abuser preyed on family's 'dysfunction' to isolate and abuse young boyGary Wilson sexually abused the boy hundreds of times over several years.23 Jan 05:00 AM
Northern AdvocateLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
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