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 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 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 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
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sightsCyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateVince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai TokerauNorthland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBrunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to closeAll Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.12 Feb 05:28 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in NorthlandA precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.12 Feb 03:45 AM
Northern AdvocateWhat to pack in a grab bag if you need to evacuatePacking a grab bag is essential to a quick escape. What you need to know.10 Feb 08:22 PM
Northern AdvocateGerman piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei MuseumA German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateRescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approachesEmergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAhipara man killed in crash with tow truckThe man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFears communities will be cut off as roads buckle under severe weatherMotorists are urged to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for updates on road closures.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNews briefs: Charity run all goSnippets of news from around the region.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateCarolyn Hansen: Factors that influence our hungerOur hunger level plays a huge role in our energy intake.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateJoe Bennett: Maybe it wasn’t the last straw that broke the camel’s backColumnist Joe Bennett once met a camel. He did not trust it.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateTobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plansDairy owners' group against moves to restrict tobacco sales10 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateCyclone Gabrielle: Where to find help and information in NorthlandCivil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.10 Feb 03:56 AM
Northern AdvocateBoaties warned: Act now before Cyclone Gabrielle hitsHarbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.09 Feb 10:29 PM
Northern AdvocateAhipara fatal crash: Truck and 4WD collide on one-way bridgePolice were called to the crash on Roma Rd in Ahipara shortly before 10pm.09 Feb 07:24 PM
Northern AdvocateBaby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumbootsVideo of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateWhangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo saysA lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crashNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateFree legal clinic result of young Northland lawyers' passion for helping othersKeegan Jones wants to help the Tai Tokerau community in the manner he knows best.09 Feb 04:00 PM
Northern AdvocateAfter two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes openSH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday09 Feb 05:20 AM
Northern AdvocateNorthlanders warned to batten down as Cyclone Gabrielle nearsMore rain is on the way just 10 days after a State of Emergency was declared in Northland.09 Feb 02:56 AM
Northern AdvocateCyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepareCyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.08 Feb 09:49 PM
Northern AdvocateKaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the makingDane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.08 Feb 04:00 PM
