Heaviest summer rainfall record in Northland as two cyclones hit
Wettest summer ever in Northland with over 1 metre of rain, widespread flooding and slips.
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Field Days is back: Northland's largest agriculture event returns after three-year Covid layoff
Roarsome: Quirky competitions and excellent exhibitions
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
The road to Mangawhai: A difficult and fractured journey
Advocate staff share their challenging - once easy - road trip to Mangawhai.
Closed detour through Waipū and Mangawhai should reopen on Friday
Blocked Waipū and Mangawhai detour round SH1 Brynderwyns closure cleared on Friday
Severe thunderstorm warning for Whangārei, Kaipara
Severe thunderstorms are not what sodden Northland needs.
'I just ran': Teacher barely escapes landslide that rips home apart
Mangawhai community rallying together for teacher.
Storm damage: Your guide to navigating road closures
A number of roads in Mangawhai are down to single lane.
After two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes open
SH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday
Six times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on record
Parts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.
News in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grant
News snippets from Northland
Body found in Ruakākā River sparks police operation
Police at Ruakākā River after body found
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Opinion: Expect the unexpected when organising an event
Disability advocate Jonny Wilkinson hopes next week's disabled surfing event can go ahead.
Flood-stranded Northland health patients thankful for Warkworth locals' help
Northland health shuttle patients got stranded between floods and slips; locals helped.
Slip seriously damages Mangawhai Surf Club
The hillside collapsed behind the club building yesterday afternoon.
Another heavy ran watch for Northland as Brynderwyns remain closed for long weekend
Highway over Northaldn's Brynderwyn Hills will stay
Speeding boaties and lack of lifejackets still a problem in Northland
Regional harbourmaster on continuous flouting of bylaws by boaties.
A $250 million dry dock in Northland would provide hundreds of new jobs - feasibility study underway
A dry dock could be the precursor to moving the Navy from Devonport to Northland.
Whangārei man was using faulty diving gear that led to his death
Coroner urges diving courses and equipment upkeep after Whangārei diver's death.
High Court ruling sees Government propose reducing Northland crayfish limits
High Court ruling that Govt allows too many crayfish to be taken in Northland sees review
Northland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on record
The top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.
Sign prank at Cape Reinga puts Kaipara metropolis on the world stage
‘Cheeky’ sign sums up all that’s great about New Zealand, sharp-eyed visitor says.
Repairing slips caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale means delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
Expect delays on SH1 across the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, as slips cleared
Mangawhai health worker recognised for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder leadership
Chris Rogan made officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
DoC's plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves during summer
Plea for Kiwis to take care of our marine reserves.
Fisherman’s leg nearly amputated in horrific accident with boat propeller
"I clicked that if I don’t stay awake there’s a good chance I’ll never wake up again.”
Tomarata School class of '22 gift trees to younger peers
The trees will leave a lasting impact on the environment-centred school.
'We’re not going away': Hundreds turn out for peaceful hīkoi
Hīkoi organised after new mayor banned the use of karakia, or blessings, in meetings.
Karakia protest march ‘100% going ahead’, organiser says
Organiser says karakia compromise a political move aiming to halt protest's momentum.
Hot, humid and wet summer expected in Northland
Northland summer set to be warm and wet, as La Niña and marine heatwave bite
High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
Northland has the second worst drowning and fifth worst water-related injuries in NZ
Vox Pop: Kaipara views on karakia ban and backdown
What some kaipara residents think of Mayor's karakia ban and subsequent backtrack