New ZealandMop-up begins in Kaipara district as Minister of Agriculture visitsIt's been a rough week for residents in the Kaipara - and worries still remain.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNature doesn't care about us: Experts advise against building by rivers, clifftops and coastlinesExperts say we shouldn't be building homes near rivers or coast.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwenty Kaipara homes red-stickered after Cyclone Gabrielle's wrathMost of the homes deemed unsafe were located in Dargaville, says Kaipara Mayor.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower cuts, floods, and a house fire - Cyclone wreaks havoc in the KaiparaA Dargaville mum's heartbreaking story at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a tough day': Race to evacuate Kaipara residents before high tideHundreds of Dargaville residents have been evacuated as the town braces for high tide.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandPublic health warning against collecting shellfish from Kaipara HarbourThe warning extends throughout the whole of the Kaipara Harbour.10 Feb 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Getting frustrated': Northland growers fed up with 'crap' summerNorthland growers escaped the worst of Tuesday's rain, but say the summer has been 'crap'.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGabriel's back! Northland’s favourite locomotive set to return this weekendHuge cost of new boiler meant even Gabriel’s biggest fans feared it would never run again.23 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuKaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakiaPaturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.16 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandKarakia ban: Kaipara mayor unrepentant in wake of hīkoiMore than 300 people took part in the peaceful protest hīkoi calling for his resignation.14 Dec 05:24 AM
New Zealand'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoiHīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.13 Dec 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuSixty seconds that shook Aotearoa: What happened and can the district move on?Rarely has any council meeting in New Zealand commanded so much attention.09 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuThe writing is on the walls for Māori youthMāori youth are expressing who they are through murals.07 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandWatch: Stunning meteor soars over North IslandMore witness accounts are required to track the meteorite.20 Nov 12:13 AM
New ZealandFur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean homeIt is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSaving drowning holidaymakers in Northland haunts rescuerKimi Oshiro's advice for Northlanders is to take water safety messages seriously.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandOfficer justified in shooting at man who injured police dogThe IPCA chairman commended the dog handler for his actions.17 Oct 09:05 PM
Black Ferns'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland iwi backs 1080 poison drop in Waipoua ForestDoC's plans to drop tonnes of 1080 on Waipoua Forest supported by Te Roroa kaitiaki21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeenager arrested after three burglaries, failing to stopThe 16-year-old allegedly tried to flee from police, who deployed spikes.19 Sep 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe thinning blue line: Where are the frontline police?The number of police who are leaving the job has risen for the first time in two years.12 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuActions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into cultureMāori Language Week: The Advocate travelled across Northland to learn why te reo matters.11 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeStarving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farmA Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.08 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBucket of toheroa proves expensive takeaway for manPeople caught unlawfully in possession of toheroa can face fines of up to $20,000.02 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFaulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girlWhangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'You can't find anyone': Covid on the back-burner as staff shortages becomes major concern for businessesNorthland businesses are cutting hours as vacancies have become difficult to fill.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationStudents return to school amid 'a mixture of Covid-19, the nasty flu, and disastrous weather'Northland schools try to keep the doors open despite staff shortages and wet weather.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North meth lab at centre of nationwide police operationSeven people were arrested across the country following Operation Campbell.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I could feel my teeth cracking': Man assaulted after confronting teen troublemakersA man was left badly bruised after an encounter with a group of youths on a bus.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime$17m Lotto winner alleges woman spent $2.8m on properties for herselfMark Lipsham gave Kim Helmbright nearly $3m within two months of meeting her05 Jul 07:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora spends nearly $10m on 13 standalone housesKāinga Ora has plans to buy more standalone houses in Northland.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changesNorthland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warnsThere are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandContractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarryWhangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry27 Jun 05:00 PM
