New ZealandReturn of Northland Field Days sees town and country uniteAfter a two-year break due to Covid, the event is again showcasing farming innovations.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Still a lot of crime going on': Residents concerned after failed police station opening trialResidents in Kaikohe and Paihia have been asking for a greater police presence.01 Mar 08:33 PM
New ZealandField Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoffRoarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions01 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandWhy heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 routeTrucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.28 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuMarae keeps remote Northland community safe during Cyclone Gabrielle responseFar North marae keeps community connected, fed and entertained during Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Feb 04:52 AM
New ZealandIt's the right thing to do: SPCA urges doggy daycare centres to get certified to improve animal welfareA Whangārei doggy daycare is urging other daycare centres to get certified with the SPCA.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor vows to fight Kaipara mayor's ban on karakiaKaipara mayor attempts to stop a member of public saying a karakia.23 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandIsolated communities look after each other in aftermath of Cyclone GabrielleThey're still without power, but residents in Pouto know how to weather a storm.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSleeping man had no idea house was underwater: Surf lifeguards to the rescueOne team rescued a man who was asleep and had 'no idea' his home was underwater.17 Feb 09:29 PM
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
