Northern Advocate'Running around as if they owned the bloody place': Storm-hit petrels on mendPetrels are drawn inland by city lights after storms leave them cold and soaked.22 Jan 10:00 PM
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
Northern AdvocateNorthland downpours ease but state of emergency remains, clean‑up loomsMost of Northland's heaviest rain was forecast to be done by dawn today.21 Jan 05:13 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 AdvocateCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnightWidespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.21 Jan 11:59 AM
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 Advocate'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
Northern AdvocateCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 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
Northern AdvocateThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe area that got more than a whole summer’s rain in weekend downpourTe Tai Tokerau’s east coast had significant rainfall from midnight Saturday.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateFar North meth rehab 'in the trenches' as demand outstrips fundingNorthland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests.19 Jan 04:00 PM
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 AdvocateMan charged with alleged assault of former media exec appears in courtCCTV captured the former media executive allegedly being pushed off a balcony.19 Jan 01:49 AM
Northern Advocate'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
Northern AdvocateAuckland Harbour Bridge at risk of closure as high winds hit cityNZTA has warned Auckland drivers Harbour Bridge lane closures are possible. 18 Jan 10:26 PM
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 AdvocateClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 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
Northern AdvocateMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
Northern AdvocateWidespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedA farmer said this morning's flooding is the worst he's seen in 60 years.17 Jan 11:23 PM
Northern Advocate'Significant flooding': Townships cut off, power out and homes underwater in NorthlandA Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.17 Jan 08:25 PM
Northern Advocate‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateInside Glorat: How a 'haunted house' became treasured slice of Whangārei historyGuided tours are planned from 2026 and will include the outhouses and gravesites.16 Jan 03:45 PM
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
