New ZealandNorthland wild weather: Roads, schools, and more - what you need to knowStay up-to-date as today's bad weather tracks through the region.30 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandDon McGlashan, Troy Kingi headline Waitangi 2023The first post-Covid festivities are expected to draw huge crowds to NZ's birthplace.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMetService braced for extreme weather event as Northland rain warning upgradedThe region is being hit by another lashing of heavy rain as holidaymakers head home.29 Jan 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChaotic weather 'icing on the cake' of 'abysmal summer' for local businessesWild weather further dampens spirits of businesses looking to bounce back post-Covid.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol thieves stoop to new low as hospice car targetedCostly damage inflicted as thieves drill into petrol tanks and siphon out fuel.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands flock to Kamo Touch-A-Truck fundraiser for local fire brigadesWhile many long weekend events fell foul to the weather, the trucks ploughed ahead.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: Northlanders miss out on Lotto win; new dog shelter to openThe latest news bites from around the region.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Matriarch of the north' Titewhai Harawira laid to rest in WhakaparaHundreds turn out to farewell and honour the legacy of Titewhai Harawira.29 Jan 06:57 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Parts of State Highway 1 still remain closedMotorists still face major delays as main roads remain closed in places.29 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and thunderstorms: Civil Defence urges Northlanders to prepareMore bad weather is on the way for battered region.29 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandClosed roads stops Herald and Advocate paper deliveries in NorthlandA credit will be provided to those people whose paper is unable to be delivered today.27 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandNews in brief: Krishna festival, Touch a Truck going ahead despite bad weatherNews snippets from Northland27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery behind a Whangārei island's strange door unlockedSorry to disappoint -but no pirates or villains are behind the story of the island's door.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeat the rain: How to enjoy Northland this long weekendDon't let the prospect of rain stop you enjoying our wonderful region over these 3 days.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandUp to 100,000 Northlanders to get fluoridated water suppliesUp to 100,000 Northlanders could get fluoridated water supplies as councils count cost.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDalmatian heritage strong in Far North District Council decision-makingDalmatian descendants play a distinctive role in Far North local government.27 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBay News: Sailing week under way; return of swallows and art for a causeThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds with Sandy Myhre.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerikeri BBQ BOI team goes the whole hog to win spot in barbecue world champsThe team received two perfect scores in the hotly contested two-day competition.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawakawa’s Wally Lipsham retires after 32 years with St John"I still get people coming up to me saying I saved them. But I was only doing my job."25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Heavy rain warning; and rāhui after river deathNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in NorthlandRegional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTitewhai Harawira, a lifelong battler for Māori rights, dies aged 90Lifelong battler for Māori rights to return home to Northland for burial.24 Jan 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic' volunteers at the Quarry Gardens as it reaches five starsWhangārei Quarry Gardens one step away from achieving the highest star rating24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Popular Touch a Truck returns; and home invasion investigatedNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's in a name? Locals debate Kororāreka v Russell in series of public meetingsMajority supported change but concerns raised about cost, process and social division.24 Jan 04:02 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest young pair after multiple overnight theftsThe night began with a reports of a car being stolen from a home in Kamo.23 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Celebrating Chris Leitch; and Wāhine exhibition on showNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.23 Jan 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
New ZealandBayleys Magic of Summer photo competition winners crownedThe Advocate received a mass of impressive entries each showcasing summer in all its glory23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAll the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in WhangāreiPlenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei23 Jan 01:01 AM
KahuNorthland Weavers’ quest to reclaim lost Māori sail-making knowledge100 years earlier Te Rangi Hīroa set a challenge to recreate an ancient Māori sail.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this weekNews snippets from Northland22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's official: Boxing world title fight for Northland's Lani DanielsPipiwai heavyweight boxer Lani Daniels may get twin world title shot22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolio vaccine still important despite no cases here for 45 years - Shane RetiShane Reti says routine vaccinations remain important, with Polio rates particularly low22 Jan 04:00 PM
