New Zealand‘Really bad’: Water woes threaten tourism in Far NorthThreatened Level 4 restrictions would limit water use to essentials like cooking.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'100% would’ve drowned': Life jackets crucial in Hokianga bar rescueWhen a boat was swamped by 3m waves on Hokianga bar, volunteers were watching from shore.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in car fire at ŌmāpereFirefighters also battling scrub fire at Ōmāpere.24 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandNorthland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destruction22 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services14 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'All I want is closure': Dog attack victim's family still searching for answers08 Sep 06:18 PM
New ZealandHokianga residents take a stand against sewage plant plans saying they want their harbour water to be clean15 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandThe New Zealand town getting a seawall to stop it from disappearing into the harbour08 Mar 05:22 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'They don't feel safe anymore': Remote community's pursuit for permanent police01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandŌmāpere man found safe but home destroyed in ferocious blazeFirefighters from as far away as Dargaville stopped the blaze spreading to other homes.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond Covid case north of Kaitaia as locals stop winery trafficPartner of Covid-positive case also has virus as hapu puts pressure on luxury resort.02 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandMurder-accused man found dead in cellEnquiries are underway into the circumstances of his death.18 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandMurder charge in Northland, Ōmāpere homicide investigation ongoingA man has been charged with murder after the death of a 73-year-old man in Ōmāpere.15 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandFire takes everything from young family, cellphone charger likely causeYoung family "trying to get on in the world" lose everything in tragic fire.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNorthland dune lakes are torn between saving native biodiversity and trout fisheryKDC Reserve Management Plan 2016 identifies trout as pest fish, continues ban on release.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThreats made before family home destroyed by fireThe Advocate understands a woman and two children left the house after threats were made.24 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artistsNgāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Deputy PM Winston Peters mum on futureFormer deputy PM effusive about new memorial but not commenting on his political plans.11 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
Kahu'Wandering with Ancestors' road tour relaunchedVisitors to Northland and locals can do a renewed self-drive tour of interesting sites.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for NorthlandersGreen Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Northland's best holiday spotsHome to some of our most beautiful beaches and marine wildlife, Northland is a must-see.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFar North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones saysShane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWoman rescued off rocks feeling 'battered, bruised and grateful'Rebecca Hessell is battered and bruised after being dragged under a blow hole in Hokianga.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOff duty Coastguard rescues woman stranded on rocks in HokiangaA woman has been rescued off rocks in the Hokianga by an off-duty police officer.16 Jan 12:23 AM
New ZealandPolice set up road spikes and call out Armed Offenders SquadArmed police called out in Northland.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandMore PGF money for Northland with another $21m announcedWater storage works worth $18.5 million to unlock potential land use in the Mid North.05 Apr 12:00 AM
TourismNorth Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky statusOfficial dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say04 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supplyLake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Ngāpuhi factions come together and new community board repNews snippets from across Northland14 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandE.coli at beaches sparks warningTesting last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.22 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandBat and firearm used in Kamo robberyTwo heavily armed men make off with money and cigarettes in store raid.29 Nov 04:00 PM
