Northland AgeFresh severe weather alerts for rain-soaked North Island as 'moist tropical wedge of air' lingersHeavy rain watches now cover Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier and Coromandel.18 Jan 10:26 PM
Northland AgeFar North farmer’s war diaries become grandson’s labour of loveFrom Ōkaihau to the Western Front: One gentle farmer’s extraordinary war journey.16 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumNorthland AgeWatch: 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
Northland AgeKerikeri and Waipapa face Level 2 water bans as demand surgesLevel 2 rules ban outdoor sprinklers and irrigation in both towns.16 Jan 02:05 AM
Northland AgeKerikeri and Waipapa face Level 2 water bans as demand surgesLevel 2 rules ban outdoor sprinklers and irrigation in both towns.16 Jan 02:05 AM
Northland AgeBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
Northland AgeHelp needed to keep Waitangi Day celebrations zero waste this yearLast year close to 90% of event waste was diverted from landfill.14 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeRural tower attacks cut lifeline to emergency calls in Northland communitiesRepairing damaged towers is costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news in brief: Road closures, Carnival Day, Auctions raise thousands News snippets from the Far North. 14 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeRevealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switchSky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.03 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonWaitangi: Marama Davidson and Chris Hipkins in the limelight - Simon WilsonOPINION: Grins all round at Waitangi, at least for now.03 Feb 05:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeWorking Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeLong waits for mental health help can be catastrophic for Northland youthNorthland children are waiting 50 per cent longer than adults for mental health services.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeHomeowner forced to make sign after scammer sends unknowing victims to house“I felt really sorry for them and some of them were really pissed off and upset.”18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeRisks at leased property prompt SPCA’s permanent closure, ‘exhaust’ local charityA Kaitāia charity is exhausted by demand following the SPCA centre's permanent closure.13 Jul 11:48 PM
Northland Age'Every break-in or theft causes harm': Witness helps police after robberyPolice say detailed eyewitness information led to a rapid arrest in Ōkaihau.12 Jan 12:50 AM
Northland AgeMore than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in NorthlandHealth NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.10 Jan 11:31 PM
Northland Age‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland Age'They've failed miserably': Northland patients furious over hacked medical portalManage My Health yesterday began emailing 50% of affected patients.09 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland Age‘What the?’ Fisherman’s 96kg marlin turns heads on drive homeHe hauled in the 96.1kg marlin after a 40-minute fight off the Hokianga coast.09 Jan 01:44 AM
Northland AgeLocal butcher to boss: Northlander takes over Kaikohe supermarket he started inThe Kaikohe supermarket will close on February 15 and reopen on February 24.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Northland AgeRunaway 800kg bull at rodeo sparks fresh calls for sport to be bannedSafe says five animals died from severe injuries in last season's rodeos.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs: Mangonui festival, water safety funding and building changesNews snippets from the Far North.07 Jan 03:00 PM
Sunday24°C20°CShowers turning to heavy rain in the evening, with thunderstorms and downpours possible. Easterlies.
Today24°C21°CPeriods of rain, some heavy and thundery, easing in the afternoon. Downpours possible in the morning. Gusty easterlies.
Tuesday23°C20°CCloudy, then rain with heavy falls developing in the afternoon. Northeasterlies, becoming strong in the evening.
Wednesday24°C18°CRain easing to the odd shower and fine breaks in the morning. Strong westerlies, easing in the afternoon.
Northland Age'Waiting game': Northland patients left in dark as 45 GP clinics hit by health data hackManage My Health has not named the clinics hit, leaving many patients in limbo.07 Jan 03:12 AM
Northland AgeHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāThe 180th anniversary events commemorate the final engagement of the 1845-46 Northern War.07 Jan 01:57 AM
Northland Age45 GP practices affected by Manage My Health cyber hack identified in one regionUrgent High Court injunctions have revealed the scale of two recent cyber attacks.06 Jan 11:29 PM
Driven Car GuideWhat are New Zealand’s top EVs and PHEVs right now? The numbers are inTop-selling five models in each plug-in category revealed.18 Jan 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuideHow the Toyota RAV4 ended a decade of New Zealand sales dominance by the Ford RangerIt's about to be replaced, but RAV4 remained more popular than ever last year.17 Jan 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuideSkoda Kodiaq RS quick review: faster than the average bearThe Kodiaq RS mashes up family utility and 7 seats with hot hatch power and sharp handling17 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideWhat do YOU want from a car review?What matters to you most in a car? Performance? Economy? Or just how good the stereo is? 17 Jan 01:05 AM
OneRoofCoromandel mystery: Why beachfront properties in this town are selling for half the price Agents say Whitianga is probably undervalued.18 Jan 07:41 PM
OneRoofFloating mortgages, building costs and inflation: Key signals for 2026The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.18 Jan 05:00 PM
OneRoofHome staging queen sells her $3m townhouse – throws in her stylish furnitureDinah Malyon on why she has such a dim view of the industry right now. 18 Jan 07:17 AM
OneRoofSponsored: It’s so easy being greenGreen is one of the most versatile and timeless colours.18 Jan 07:16 AM
OneRoof‘You should all move down here’: What you can get for $739K in NZ’s most affordable city17 Jan 07:16 AM
OneRoofI was earning $120K a year in IT - I made more than that in a month in real estate16 Jan 03:34 AM
Northland AgeCourage in action: Boys awarded for calm response to playground emergencyThe nine-year-olds raised the alarm after spotting a younger boy in distress.06 Jan 04:58 AM
Northland AgeThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland AgeNew council fees coming for some Far North builds from May The new Utu Whakawhanake policy starts charging some projects from May 29.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Northland Age'Smells like a swamp': Residents still shun Paihia tap water for bottledA new plant with carbon dosing is only expected to be designed by 2026.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - new food mission, gamefish event and summer readingNews snippets from the Far North05 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland Age'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
Northland AgeMeet the Puzzleman of New ZealandLouis Toorenburg was a toddler when given a puzzle that started a lifelong obsession.05 Jan 12:30 AM
Northland AgeRemote, resilient, remarkable: What keeps Far North's Te Hāpua goingFamilies drive 90 minutes one-way to Kaitāia for major grocery shopping trips.02 Jan 03:00 AM
Northland AgeToo much screen time? Experts suggest stepping back this summerDr Lena Waizenegger says summer breaks are the ideal time to try a digital detox.01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for the then-missing Marokopa family.01 Jan 04:06 AM
Northland AgeWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skillsThe pair now surf between Paihia and Russell, even circling cruise ships at sea.31 Dec 05:17 PM
Northland AgeGreat white circles kayaker, 24,000 stolen oysters, hospital carpark blaze: A year of headlinesThe Northern Advocate looks back at some of the top stories to grip readers.31 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryClean-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
The CountryA healthy meal for US$3? Agriculture secretary says it’s easyBrooke Rollins says meal can be 'piece of chicken, broccoli, tortilla, one other thing'. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountrySubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM