Northern AdvocateLocal hapū and whānau place rāhui after teen dies in 'harrowing' cave incidentKarnin Ahorangi Peter died after a group of students were trapped in Abbey Caves.11 May 05:27 AM
Northern AdvocateAbbey Caves tragedy: School board breaks silence; Educators say now's the time for aroha - not blameLeaders in the Te Tai Tokerau education community are focused on supporting the whānau.11 May 04:43 AM
Northern Advocate'Our beautiful boy': Teen who died in cave tragedy mourned by familyThe 15-year-old boy was swept away by rising floodwaters during a school trip.10 May 11:51 PM
Northern Advocate'I had a feeling': Cave guide tells of search for missing studentJust hours before helping emergency services he postponed another school trip.10 May 10:35 PM
Northern AdvocateBusiness manager facing sex charges claims he is ‘unlucky’ victim of liesThe man has been accused of indecently assaulting multiple women.10 May 10:30 PM
Northern Advocate'Horrified' dad emailed school, pulled son out of Abbey Caves trip day before tragedyWhen the father raised concerns about the worsening weather, he got no response.10 May 09:44 PM
Northern AdvocateAbbey Caves tragedy: Lawyers say school board may be liable for prosecutionWorkSafe confirmed it was investigating the death at Abbey Caves in Whangārei.10 May 07:21 PM
Northern AdvocateInquiry to examine why Abbey Caves trip went aheadSchool outing went ahead despite heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings.10 May 06:29 PM
Northern AdvocatePolice and NZ Post urge Northlanders to report thefts from letterboxesFrustrated Ngunguru residents take to social media about the theft of letters.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Water was just so intense': Community demands answers after death of studentQuestions swirl about why the trip went ahead considering there were heavy rain warnings.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocatePretty unreal: Northland teen lands apprenticeship with Northland Rescue HelicoptersPsalm Blockley just started her apprenticeship as an aircraft maintenance engineer.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFloods, closed roads a stark reminder of Northland’s vulnerabilityOfficials feared for Moerewa and Ōtiria but flooding subsided in time.10 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateStudent recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutesThe boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.10 May 05:55 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer presentToxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.10 May 04:57 AM
Northern Advocate'Every parent’s worst possible nightmare': Hipkins on Abbey Caves tragedyA WorkSafe investigation into the school trip tragedy has begun.10 May 04:23 AM
Northern Advocate'One way in and one way out': Veteran guide describes Abbey CavesSearch and rescue teams recovered the missing student’s body last night.10 May 02:55 AM
Northern AdvocateAbbey Caves tragedy: 'Wrap-around' support offered to whānauCultural and spiritual support is being provided to the whānau and school community.10 May 02:42 AM
Northern AdvocateCaving tragedy: Sign warned of flooding perils, trip went ahead despite orange heavy rain warningVisitors to the caves where a schoolboy died had been warned of perils of heavy rainfall10 May 01:49 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland shopping spree: $7.55m for two waterfront homesThe buyers fell in love with the luxury properties after battling through storm damage.10 May 01:28 AM
Northern AdvocateState highways re-opened as rain stopsBrynderwyns and SH12 have re-opened10 May 01:13 AM
Northern AdvocateThousands of dollars raised for whānau of Abbey Caves victim'Words cannot express the storm of emotions we feel today for our grieving whanau.'10 May 12:08 AM
Northern AdvocateAbbey Caves tragedy: Family of Northland student who died issue public statementRāhui put in place at Abbey Caves after body of missing student found.09 May 11:07 PM
OpinionComment: If Northland’s challenges were easy to fix, we would have done so by nowWe are moving from the sticking-plaster approach to empowering courageous conversations.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBody of missing student recovered from caves; school comes under fire for allowing tripThe boy's body was recovered late last night.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders advised focus on the things they can control as rain pours downSH1, 10 closed yet again; expert describes rainfall in Mid North as “astounding”.09 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMissing student: School chose caving trip because of 'forecasted rain', leaked email showsFifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.09 May 06:48 AM
Northern AdvocateSearch for missing student in Whangārei caves suspendedFifteen students and two teachers were reportedly in the cave when the bad weather hit.09 May 05:07 AM
Northern Advocate'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closedSevere thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.09 May 05:03 AM
Northern AdvocateGoing the distance to raise money for hospice$27,710 for North Haven Hospice from 90 More Miles challenge.09 May 01:59 AM
Northern AdvocateOne student still missing in cave after school group got trappedHerald understands one student is still trapped.09 May 12:20 AM
Northern AdvocateRetired officer traumatised by 1963 bus crash mortified police still left to sufferOfficer had to strip and number the dead but had no support after the scarring job.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei grandmother could be a millionaire this week after winning promo competitionA grandmother's promotion win brings her a chance to pick an envelope containing $1m.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEye in the sky: Spate of rural thefts could be from thieves using dronesRural theft victims suspect drones are being used to case out their properties.08 May 05:00 PM
Northern Advocate'God complex': Complainants tell of unconsented touchingThe man's defence will open its case to the jury this week.08 May 05:00 PM
