Brodie Stone is a Multimedia Journalist covering crime and emergency services for the Northern Advocate.
Brodie Stone is a Multimedia Journalist covering crime and emergency services for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei. Brodie first started working with the Advocate in 2022 as an education and general news reporter. She began covering crime and emergency services at the start of 2025. Brodie has covered an array of stories through her time with the Advocate, including social issues, policy, breaking news and health. She grew up in Northland and loves to find quirky stories in the region’s hidden corners, and gets the most reward from giving a voice to those without one. Brodie has a Bachelor of Communications with a major in journalism and minor in media studies from Massey University. You can contact Brodie at brodie.stone@nzme.co.nz
From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.
Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
Rural Northland secondary school tops Relay for Life fundraising efforts
Ōtamatea High School had spent the past few months fundraising for the Cancer Society.
WorkSafe opens investigation after man dies in rural Northland
Police say they were notified around 2pm on Friday, March 28.
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
‘Concerning trend’: DoC says dogs responsible for ‘devastating’ kiwi deaths in Northland
Between February 12 and March 9 alone, six kiwi were found dead in Northland.
11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTec
NorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.
Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.
Out-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze cause
Fire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Thieves clear out farm’s 24,000 prized oysters
The stolen oysters were the award-winning AMS Qyster with a distinctive ‘Q’ brand.
Cracking success for Northland peanut trials
The three-year trial means Northland is one step closer to establishing an industry.
Live weather updates: Motorists urged to take care amid wild weather
The heavy rain warning for Northland is expected to finish by 2pm.
Kawakawa residents without water face long wait for its return
Water is being provided free of charge to residents from four tankers.
Batten down the hatches: Heavy rain warning issued for Northland
Summer's on the back-burner as a rainmaker arrives.
Taheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% contained
On Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire.
Commercial vessel caught with gear in marine protected area
Northland Regional Council said it was the first time a formal enforcement has been done.
Shark carcasses dumped close to shore could attract pests, MPI says
Dumped carcasses close to shore can attract pests.
'We just want to be safe' - Horse riders call for vulnerable road user recognition
Horse riders mount campaign to change driver attitudes.
'Thrilled': Northland brewery now home of NZ’s champion beer
McLeod's Brewery has been awarded their biggest accolade yet
'Really promising': Is Northland the new home of peanuts?
A feasibility project dotted across sites in the North is encouraging.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
'It's about survival': Kids as young as 11 working as farm hands to help feed family
No warm clothes, hungry bellies and working on farms is some children's daily reality.
Chronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the call
The programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi
Election 2023: Northland back to National - Te Tai Tokerau result yet to be declared
Grant McCallum takes Northland for National - Kelvin Davis clings on in Te Tai Tokerau.
The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki
Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.
Summer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth it
The work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.
Forging a career path in health for rangitahi in rural areas
Hauora Taiwhenua's Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme is inspiring youth.
Farmers stressed more than ever before as maize woes add to 'financially terrible' time
A nightmare wet season has left the industry little choice but to import expensive grain
Fowl murders leave school kids in tears: Community comes to the rescue
Motatau School students were twice met with a frightful sight.
Bream Bay students the new guardians of Pukekauri Dam
Four schools in the Bream Bay area have joined together in a bid to stamp out pests
Fresh produce available to NorthTec students thanks to on-campus harvests
Fresh produce has been grown and placed into pātaka across NorthTec campuses.
Nomadic tree planters put down roots in Northland — starting with 1500 trees a day
Meg and Lucas are doing their bit planting trees throughout Northland.
The ‘tail’ of Texas the wonky Northland donkey
A donkey in the Far North defied the odds after a nasty fall.
'Worst experience' in 20 years: Lengthy power outages stop farmers milking cows
Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.
Summer of surfing for Northland farmers
Surfing for farmers will be taking place in Ahipara, Waipū Cove and Sandy Bay this summer.
Lisa Forester wins award for native plant conservation
Lisa Forester has worked in Northland's backyard for over 40 years