Northland news
Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes
The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
Special part of the motu: Northlanders urged to get into the spirit of Matariki
What's on in Northland during this year's Matariki celebrations.
Kaitaia businesses forced to scramble for generators when power went off
Residents are frustrated Northland’s infrastructure failed them yet again.
Real soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this Matariki
Matariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
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Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die
Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
Joe Bennett: From one side of the world to the other
OPINION: After just 13 hours the detritus we had generated was impressive.
Bay News: Dark Destroyer in town; Angling for a winner in renowned fishing contest
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Top Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competition
Jayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.
Employment dispute at Northland Fire HQ involves Kaipara's deputy mayor
Jonathan Larsen refused to take other offers from the station unless they were permanent.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Strengthening our community through resilience
OPINION: Your best source of information ... will always be Northland Civil Defence.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
Northland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall
'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.
Toppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled out
Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.
Businesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cut
Northland businesses want compensation.
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
'Inconceivable' - nuts removed from pylon caused collapse, power outage
Nearly the entirety of Northland lost power when a pylon collapsed last Thursday.
Garden bird survey: How you can take part
Pull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.
Rural news
David Seymour talks boats and planes on The Country
David Seymour, John Connell, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
NZ exports reach all-time high in May
Surge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.
Hopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from flooding
Managing the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.
Celebrity stag put down after hikers feed him croissants
Upset residents have blamed tourists for the deterioration in Callum's health.
Power move: $15m for back-up generators in Coromandel
Powerco is spending $14.7m on back-up generators in Coromandel town and Matarangi.
'No warning sign': Farmer fined after stock crossing motorbike crash
A motorbike rider got caught in bungy ropes strung across a public road by sharemilkers.
OneRoof property news
West Auckland home used for free weddings on sale for $5.8m
Waterfront estate has a big heart.
Ex-Cabinet minister pulls house from sale after price drop fails to find buyer
His home is one of several high-profile listings that have been withdrawn from the market.
Housing market in trouble? Granny flats to the rescue
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Latest local property listings
Car news & advice
Maserati unveils heritage-inspired MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda
Maserati has launched two special editions to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MC12.
Last of its kind: only 1 limited Jaguar F-Type ZP Edition left in NZ
The Jaguar F-Type is no more, but there is still one last example up for grabs in NZ.
Brute fource: 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance review
There's no V8 in the latest C 63, but it is still an absolute beast...
Savvy Magazine
Consistency pays off for Whangārei Silver Ferns star representing NZ in World Cup
Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
"It's definitely a sign of the times that things are changing."
Wedding day chopper crash survivor: 'I knew my back was broken, there was screaming'
Rachel Jordan always knew something bad would happen when she was about 40
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
Operation Flotation
Northlander Pat Millar took it upon herself to put flotation devices at beaches nationwide after Wairongoa ‘Magoo’ Renata drowned at a Far North beach Video / Michael Cunningham
Friday’s weigh in for Wahine Toa II
The double female world boxing bout event being held in Whangārei on Saturday night, December 2. Video / Northern Advocate
More Northland news
‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai school
Their presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.
'Unwilling to comply': $15,000 added to luxury resort's mounting debt
Carrington Resort paid court-ordered $14,000 only when a bailiff showed up.
Tiaho Trust offering social change and leadership workshops to potential disabled leaders
Opinion: The Tiaho Trust has been working to take on the Enabling Good Lives approach.
'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world
'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'
Special part of the motu: Northlanders urged to get into the spirit of Matariki
What's on in Northland during this year's Matariki celebrations.
Five councillors irate over not being allowed to debate on Gaza conflict
Councillors are upset the mayor won't allow a debate on Palestine-Israel issues.
Joe Bennett: From one side of the world to the other
OPINION: After just 13 hours the detritus we had generated was impressive.
Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes
The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.
Real soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this Matariki
Matariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.
Kaitaia businesses forced to scramble for generators when power went off
Residents are frustrated Northland’s infrastructure failed them yet again.