Northland Age‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
Northland AgeYoung Kaikohe changemaker honoured with Far North lifetime awardKaikohe man's lifetime achievement award for work of education for disabled Māori kids13 Jan 01:53 AM
Northland AgeFootpaths vanish under weeds, forcing walkers on to state highway Locals claim they have logged years of complaints with Far North District Council.12 Jan 05:49 PM
Northland AgeFar North briefs: New appointment at Northland Inc, Search and Rescue heroesNews snippets from the Far North.12 Jan 03:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North briefs: New appointment at Northland Inc, Search and Rescue heroesNews snippets from the Far North.12 Jan 03:00 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
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
PremiumPremiumNorthland AgeNorthland trails offer a starting point for cycle touring trendA look at Northland's cycle touring offering and its lucrative potential.05 Jul 05:00 PM
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
Today26°C18°CPartly cloudy, with the odd shower, possibly heavy this afternoon and evening. Northerlies.
Wednesday25°C17°CA few showers with thunderstorms possible from late morning. Northerlies, turning westerly at night.
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
Driven Car GuideChevrolet Corvette E-Ray quick review: shock to the systemThe Corvette E-Ray may well be a hybrid, but it sure isn't a Prius.13 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideVolvo EX60 promises 810km range and faster chargingVolvo says this isn’t about laboratory bragging rights, with a focus is on real-world use.13 Jan 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideOur 10 most popular car reviews of 2025: turns out there’s a Chinese brand you all really likeGoodbye to 2025 and hello to our most popular car reviews of the year.13 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car Guide2026 Toyota Hilux 4x4 feature drive: turning up the heatWe hit the backblocks in Australia for a first taste of the brand new Hilux.12 Jan 11:05 PM
OneRoof‘To Chinese buyers, Victoria Avenue is a brand’: John Banks mansion relisted for saleVendors have another go at selling after year-long pause.13 Jan 05:15 PM
OneRoofEvery town that's getting a new RV in 2026 - what homeowners can expectOneRoof data shows where property prices are rising - and falling.13 Jan 05:00 PM
OneRoofRadio Hauraki party house sells after $1m price dropLocal family fell in love with the harbour views.13 Jan 07:25 AM
OneRoof‘I’ve got a list’: NZ’s worst houses - shootings, meth stashes, gruesome deathsProperty coach on why he'll buy homes with less-than-savoury histories.13 Jan 07:20 AM
OneRoofHow much money should homeowners have in their bank account if they lose their job?13 Jan 07:15 AM
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
Northland AgeNew Year 2026 Honours: Northlanders recognised for their contributionsAwards highlight decades of quiet service in sport and local projects.30 Dec 05:36 PM
Northland AgeDotterel death on Northland's Matapouri beach likely caused by dog – DoCPaw prints indicate a dog behind death of a nesting Northland dotterel30 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland AgeKaitāia Airport upgrade step closer as $7m of work on offerUpgrade of Kaitāia Airport closer after work contracts out for tender.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland Age'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks outNeighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - Big Lotto win, trail detours and upgraded life jacketsNews snippets from the Far North29 Dec 03:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North towns offer the real small-town escape city holidaymakers are craving'Big cities are rushed and anonymous, small towns are more personable.'29 Dec 03:12 AM
Northland AgeKaitāia’s Manaia Dodds enjoying challenge as new Navy recruitNavy life suits Northland woman Manaia Dodds after graduation.29 Dec 01:00 AM
Northland Age90 Mile Beach guardians urge caution on beach and in water this summerPopular Far North beach can also be dangerous control board warns.28 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland AgeClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
Northland AgePolice warn of summer theft surge as opportunists target Northland homes, carsMore than 1300 thefts were reported in Whangārei over last summer.25 Dec 03:07 AM
Northland AgeFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
The CountrySeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
The Country'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Neil Bateup's New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup, Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Kate Scott, Kate Acland, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.13 Jan 01:44 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
The CountryPremier pays tribute to cattle farmer found dead after deadly bushfires rip through Victoria12 Jan 06:37 PM
