New Zealand'You let Zach down': Defence Force fined $288,000 over diver's death"No words can describe the grief, pain and suffering I feel," fiancee says.16 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins fronts media after being a 'human hoarding'Collins visited a farmers market in Takapuna, before being a "human hoarding" in New Lynn.10 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandHeartbreaking details about childcare tragedy revealedBoy died after being strangled by a cord from a pair of toy stilts he was playing with.15 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandChildcare tragedy: 'Aldrich is sleeping' - Girl's comment to teacher after 4yo's deathPolice have described the boy's death as a tragic accident.14 Sep 10:44 PM
New ZealandLes Mills Covid scare: 89 gym-goers now identified as close contactsLes Mills Takapuna has cleaned thoroughly after a member later tested positive.14 Sep 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBusiness Hub: Restaurateur learns hard Covid-19 lessonsFleur Caulton learned hard lessons when Covid crippled her restaurants almost overnight.11 Sep 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFace masks in supermarkets: Which Auckland suburbs are doing best?More than 80% of shoppers were wearing masks at some supermarkets. At another, just 50%.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDid lockdown end early on this beach? Hundreds enjoy sunshineAuckland Mayor Phil Goff has urged people to 'stay local'.29 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandRare shake: Weak 5.2 earthquake wakes Auckland, rocks Coromandel, BOPThe earthquake struck about 120km offshore from Whangamatā.28 Aug 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRob Fyfe on Covid-19, advising the PM, why he likes tackling a crisisBusinessman Rob Fyfe talks about Covid-19, advising the PM and why he loves a crisis.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stay close to home': No travelling to Waiheke at weekend, Aucklanders remindedLarge crowds flocked to beaches and parks last weekend despite lockdown.21 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandLake Rd traffic woes: Plan to upgrade Devonport's only road in and out rejectedIt's due for final approval but AT says it may be tricky after local board voted no.29 Jul 06:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil's 'ruthless' rates crackdown': Man faces losing homeAuckland's biggest outstanding rates bill is a whopping $217,000.21 Jul 05:27 AM
New Zealand'Without them Avery wouldn't be here': Brave girl makes it homeThree-year-old's spine was injured in a crash this year.02 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPhotosJohn Stone signs off after 38 years as an Advocate photographerJohn Stone has many tales to tell after working at the Northern Advocate for 38-years.29 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandLarge turtle washes up on North Shore beachA large black turtle washed up on Takapuna Beach this morning is now at Auckland Zoo.26 May 11:10 PM
OpinionDad: Why I'm not sending my kids to schoolTakapuna dad Moueen Haddad explains why he is not sending his kids to school on Monday.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLevel 2: Happiness tinged with worry as cafes reopenCafes are open - but are customers returning?14 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandMental health patient drowned 'searching for Taylor Swift'A grieving mother questioned whether her son's privacy was worth more than his life.11 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandHidden history: Works reveal popular North Shore beach's secretThe surprise find will soon be buried back under the sand.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPictures: Heated lockdown clash - locals unhappy with surfersA surfer 'flicked the bird' at a resident who was questioning why he was in the water.13 Apr 05:42 PM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day: More social than distancingOne bar will have a bouncer give out hand-sanitiser.17 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Pilot denied haircut after Samoa trip - despite no cases'I'd understand it if it were countries that had been infected with cases', the man said.11 Mar 04:25 AM
InvestmentAuckland house price boom: Small, unremarkable unit sells for $1.4mEven owning a small apartment is now enough to turn Aucklanders into millionaires.24 Feb 04:53 AM
EducationBoarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.18 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFiery fuel pump: Boatie starts blaze while filling upA fuel pump was left scorched at a petrol station in North Shore.11 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDon't believe your ears: How The Bachelorette is playing with your mindReality shows have an especially active - and influential - musical score, experts say.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStoked goats' eye-catching beach dayGoats Steve and DJ joined beach-goers in the sunshine at popular beach.01 Feb 04:17 AM
EducationSurf patrols on education mission and winning Lotto numbersLifeguards take skills on the road; check on the winning Lotto numbers.12 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy armed police presence on Auckland's North Shore after gun sightingA report of a person with a firearm in Takapuna was made to police shortly before midday.11 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured after bus collides with car in TakapunaSerious Crash Unit and Commercial Vehicle Safety Team assisting with investigation.31 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandFire sparks high-rise hotel evacuation on North ShoreThe alarm was raised at 8pm.21 Dec 07:42 AM