Northland AgeManga Tangaroa Aperahama-Kopa gets Far North Lifetime Achievement AwardKaikohe man's lifetime achievement award for work of education for disabled Māori kids05 Jan 01:00 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
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
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
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 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
Northland AgeHe saved two kids from deadly surf - now his message for summer at the beachNorthlander Dudley Andrews says 'knowledge is power' when it comes to surviving the coast.23 Dec 05:00 PM
Northland AgeNorthland's Muri Whenua has total fire ban as area dries outAll fires banned in fire-risk Far North area.22 Dec 11:13 PM
Northland AgeDriver arrested after joining police convoy in Commodore with flashing blue and red lightsPolice also found meth and a 3D-printed gun in the man's car. 22 Dec 11:09 PM
Northland AgePolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
Northland AgeFar North teen hits high note with coveted youth choir selectionNow studying at the University of Otago, he hopes to inspire other rural teens.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Today24°C15°CFine to start, then high cloud increasing from late morning. Easterlies developing in the morning.
Northland AgeFar North news briefs - New camper dump site, roading contractor and bridge repairedNews snippets from the Far North22 Dec 03:00 PM
Northland AgePeople from 18 nations among Far North's 35 new citizensThe new citizens reflected the Far North’s cultural diversity.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland AgeWorking dog Milo’s legacy lives on through her workHer nose helped protect species from the Chathams to the Subantarctic Islands.21 Dec 10:00 PM
Driven Car GuideGMC Yukon Denali full review: excess expressIt's big, bold and very American, but does the enormous GMC Yukon work on Kiwi roads?05 Jan 02:57 AM
Driven Car GuideMansory turns Audi RS6 into 809kW carbon-clad farewellMansory has revealed a forged-carbon body package for the outgoing Audi RS6 Avant.04 Jan 05:05 PM
Driven Car GuideKuhl’s lifted Land Cruiser Prado wants to take on the G-ClassThe package adds steel bumpers, pipe fenders, roof rack, 40" LED light bar and skid plate.03 Jan 05:05 PM
Driven Car GuideAlfa Romeo Tonale first drive: compact-SUV emotionThe Tonale is not your average compact-SUV. But is it a real rival for Audi and Mercedes?03 Jan 05:05 AM
OneRoofQueenstown icon stays with offshore owners after $45m offer falls shortCecil Peak Station attracted interest from wealthy Kiwis and foreign buyers.04 Jan 05:15 PM
OneRoofFastest rise in Kiwi mortgage debt since 2022 - jump of nearly 6% to $389 billionThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.04 Jan 05:00 PM
OneRoof‘Let's send him down to NZ’: Coromandel lodge with $6m-plus price tag woos rich foreignersTrophy bach pitched to overseas buyers with country's "golden visa" on their mind.04 Jan 07:40 AM
Northland Age‘Devastating in all ways’: Sand dune ecosystems on Tokerau Beach being destroyed by vehiclesVehicles are crushing shellfish beds, native plants and coastal bird nests.21 Dec 08:53 PM
Northland AgeWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland Age'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
Northland AgeMultiple medal winer Cam Leslie second life member of Whangārei Academy of SwimmingParalympic legend Cam Leslie earns Whangārei Academy of Swimming top honour.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland AgeArt, atua and motherhood take centre stage at Kororāreka marae showHosted at Haratu Marae in Kororāreka, the show centres art within community.17 Dec 10:00 PM
Northland Age'Dagger in the heart': Kyle Whorrall's mother speaks on arrests and slain son's legacyNature lover Kyle could name 100 dinosaurs aged 2 and used to beg mum for a pet tarantula.17 Dec 08:00 PM
Northland Age'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland Age600 Ngāwha Prison inmates preparing for Christmas Day mealsDecember 25 follows a similar structure and routine to any other day in prison.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Northland AgeFar North news briefs – Bay barge back, economy bottom and fisher namedNews snippets from the Far North.17 Dec 03:00 PM
Northland AgeNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Northland AgeSummer rubbish barge returns to keep Bay of Islands waters cleanThe barge runs Mondays and Fridays from December 29 to January 30, 2026.17 Dec 01:00 AM
Northland AgeMother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen chargedStaci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twistZach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.04 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneYear in Review: AI chainsaw drone could revolutionise high-risk arborist work.04 Jan 04:01 PM
The Country'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farmThis catch-up with Pāmu's CEO was one of the most-read stories of 2025 on The Country.04 Jan 04:00 PM
