PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: How the western diet could be wreaking havoc on your bodyOpinion: While chronic inflammation isn't acute, it's still severely damaging.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRuakākā Beach access hammered by Cyclone GabrielleA clean-up is beginning at Ruakākā where beach access has been destroyed by the cyclone.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBusinesses hopeful things will pick up after storm disruptionsCyclone Gabrielle put a halt to business and Valentine's Day this year.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Concerns for his safety': Killer driver's community sentence scrapped due to threats from victim's familyThe road worker's lawyer says he was getting threats.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders counter cyclone chaos with acts of kindnessWhile the news has mostly been bad this week, a lot of a good has happened too.17 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'My wife was praying': Six people cling to fire engine in daring Northland rescueAfter being rescued, Kaipara councillor Ash Nayyar jumped into action to help others.16 Feb 04:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateSize does matterIt gets complicated because the recommended serving size for each food group varies.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Families share how they’re getting by without powerWhangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Devastating flooding on Tangiteroria farmsFarmers are starting to clean up as floodwaters recede.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateMassive slips force indefinite closure of beloved Quarry Gardens and cafeEnormous slips have placed the future of the gardens and cafe in the balance.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews in brief: Boaties urged to check vessels; council's plea to save waterThe latest news bites from around the region.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTwenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrathMost of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateThe long road ahead: Cyclone leaves Northland with 'huge' clean-upDestroyed roads, power outages, communities cut off - the list of repairs is long.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCommunity heartbroken after attempts to save stranded whales prove in vainThe whales were discovered dead the morning after massive efforts by locals to save them.16 Feb 06:25 AM
Northern AdvocateDementia driving test flawedOpinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offlineThe outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateSome state highways still closed after cycloneDetours are in place for light vehicles and lifeline freight only.15 Feb 04:43 AM
Northern Advocate'An emotional time': Far North locals rally to try to save stranded whalesOne of the whales is believed to have died - efforts to save the remaining four continue.15 Feb 03:30 AM
Northern Advocate'I’m so lucky’: Woman escapes with minor injuries as tree crushes cabinLyric Godsmark saw the tree fall and thought ‘wow, this is going to be really bad’.14 Feb 05:17 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: ‘Significant disaster’ sparks National State of EmergencyNorthland was the first place in New Zealand to feel the cyclone's wrath.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateChunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway networkHuge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei to see sun after six months’ worth of rain in six weeksThe amount of rain is equivalent to more than six months' worth in an average year.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOpinion: Redundancy? No thank you.David Grindle says employers are obligated to redeploy staff impacted by restructuring.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAnother day of school closures as Cyclone Gabrielle's tail bears a stingSchools across the motu are opting to stay closed on Wednesday14 Feb 05:33 AM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei family's home becomes an island after slip causes major floodingMud and water is flowing across Whareora Road as Cyclone Gabrielle causes disruption.14 Feb 03:43 AM
Northern Advocate'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cowsCows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.14 Feb 03:29 AM
Northern AdvocateNo patient care compromised: Work continues to fix leaky ceiling in hospital emergency departmentWork to fix three leaking rooms in Whangārei Hospital’s ED is continuing.14 Feb 02:24 AM
Northern AdvocateAirbnb stoush: Gated community homeowner goes to court to have gate removed for guestsPeople entering the gated subdivision need a code. Now the case has ended up in court.13 Feb 04:52 PM
Northern AdvocateUnstable and leaking: Three rooms in Whangārei Hospital's ED closed offThree rooms in Whangarei Hospital’s ED had to be closed after the ceiling started leaking.13 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Farmers at Hikurangi Swamp feel wrath of the storm"I’ve been farming for 25 years and [have] seen floods, but nothing like this."13 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on TuesdayThe storm is bearing down on the region.13 Feb 04:04 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuateResidents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.13 Feb 03:44 AM
Northern AdvocateFar North could face week long wait for power to be restoredStrong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.13 Feb 02:34 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthland mayors defend timing of emergency declarationWhangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.12 Feb 10:19 PM
