New Zealand24hr deluge: Rain, thunderstorms to start long Auckland Anniversary weekendThe wet conditions are expected to last most of the weekend.24 Jan 10:45 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 ZealandYour Local MP: Emily Henderson points to tough challenges ahead‘New Year, new start’ got a whole new meaning this year, writes Dr Emily Henderson.24 Jan 04:00 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 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 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 Zealand'A proper tumble' Five-hour-old kiwi found on roadsideThe very recently hatched kiwi chick was found wet, cold and covered in eggy remnants.23 Jan 04:00 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
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandAll the fun of the Extravaganza Fair in WhangāreiPlenty of fun at the Extravaganza Fair in Whangārei23 Jan 01:01 AM
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
New ZealandNews briefs from Northland: Child trapped in giant bronze sea shell and SH10 delays this weekNews snippets from Northland22 Jan 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessPeople don't go for a drive anymore: Homeowners tighten their belts as rates riseNorthland homeowners are having to rein in their lifestyles21 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandWhangārei woman inspired to play rugby after international showcaseThere is a surge of women and girls in Northland wanting to play rugby.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfter long battle with neck cancer Whangārei,-based Social Credit leader Chris Leitch diesHe campaigned tirelessly till the end.20 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Paparoa crash: State Highway 12 reopensTwo vehicles crashed on a section of State Highway 12 around 2pm today.19 Jan 02:53 AM
New ZealandListen: Recording captures criminal impersonating 82-yr-old scam victim; $40,000 lostA police officer is shocked neither ANZ or Mobil detected the suspect transactions.18 Jan 06:37 PM
KahuTo Te or not to Te? Kamo could become Te KamoTe Kamo was a prominent rangatira [chief] and tūpuna [ancestor] in the Kamo area.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dead after car and tractor go up in flames at rural sectionA car and tractor were fully ablaze when multiple fire crews arrived to the scene.18 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandNorthland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images convictionThe Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.17 Jan 01:27 AM
Kahu'We love you so much': Whānau farewells mother dedicated to keeping community fedLisa Richards was dedicated to Love Soup and breakfasts and lunches in Northland schools.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDaughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigationReport questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.12 Jan 06:27 PM
New ZealandWoman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to liveHollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.12 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuFriends, family pay tribute after 'unexplained' death of Northland womanMarsden was found dead on Sunday, after going missing almost a month earlier.11 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessNew tech could save lives - or swamp emergency services with false alarmsNew iPhone feature automatically calls 111 with a GPS location if it detects a car crash.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Family say teen with brain tumour missing for 11 days has been foundThe missing Whangārei teen with a brain tumour has been found.09 Jan 10:44 PM
New ZealandFamily worried about safety of missing Whangārei teen with brain tumourAnyone who had seen Emily urged to contact police on 105.09 Jan 06:03 PM
New Zealand'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long sharkSteven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ve caught a whale': Fisherman shares 'absolutely unreal' encounterNorthlander Steven King's encounter wasn't the first time he's caught a whale.07 Jan 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgainst the odds, they managed to buy a first home. Can they hang on?They laid their dreams of home ownership bare. Eighteen months on, how have they fared?06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne critical after crash on SH1 south of WhangāreiDelays on SH1 south of Whangārei after serious crash.03 Jan 09:43 PM
