Northern Advocate
Whangārei and Te Tai Tokerau races remain close as vote counting continues
Frontrunners are emerging from the preliminary results released tonight.
Latest from Brodie Stone
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Far North teen unable to feel his legs after dirt bike crash
The 16-year-old was thrown 30m from his dirt bike while riding at Ahipara's Shipwreck Bay.
'Times are tough': 0% rates increase, reform drive NRC annual report
Revenue and fair value gains were $12.6m above budget in 2025/26.
Onlookers brought to tears as pygmy blue whales breach beside boats
Two whales feeding put on a spectacular show last week off Northland's east coast.
Police patrol car involved in three-vehicle crash
Standard procedure means the crash will be investigated.
Police believe community holds vital information on Garry Hazelton homicide
Garry Hazelton's body was found at his Hoeroa St home on October 7.
Missing hunter gives rescuers thumbs-up from cliff face after 7-hour ordeal
The party spent several hours searching before they called the police.
Northland suspected fentanyl overdose flagged in memo to authorities
Memo suggests alleged fentanyl may have come from legitimate supply.
From the earth up: Hobbit-style dwelling takes shape in Northland
Casey Wyeth estimates the build cost around $50,000, while the clay was free.
27 people dead on Northland roads this year as holiday season begins
Most deaths involved multiple factors, including speed, drugs and alcohol.
Driver taken to hospital after hitting pedestrian, crashing into vehicle
Police were called near Wilkinson Ave and Kamo Rd about 10.45am.
Why Northland's hot and windy summer could come with a deadly downside
Northlanders are being urged not to take risks as the provisional drowning toll sits at 8.
Q&A with NZ Loyal's Northland candidate Pete Verhoeven
Pete Verhoeven is vying to be the Northland MP in this election.
'Directly in the line of fire': Calls grow for Whangārei police presence after alleged shooting
Businesses have hired security or closed early so staff can reach cars safely.
Man charged after firearm allegedly discharged several times in central Whangārei
Police are asking witnesses to Sunday's incident come forward.
Q&A with Build the Nation's Northland candidate Richard McIntosh
Richard McIntosh of Build the Nation sits down with reporter Brodie Stone.
Armed person allegedly opens fire at Whangārei carpark, no one hurt
The shooting happened just before 2am on Sunday.
Q&A with National Party's Northland MP candidate Grant McCallum
National's Northland MP Grant McCallum sits down with reporter Brodie Stone.
Bible and straw hat among man's gifts before suspicious death
Victim gave homeless people a place to sleep and eat, and cooked for families in need.
Whangārei woman's trust 'demolished' after privacy breach at community law centre
The community law centre reported the breach and apologised to the couple affected.
Truck-and-trailer crash blocks SH12 in Northland, motorists to expect delays
There are no reports of injury but motorists are being advised to avoid the area.
Police name victim in Dargaville homicide investigation
Police are still investigating the homicide on Hoeroa St.
Fire at Dargaville Subway not suspicious, electrical fault likely to blame
Crews from across Kaipara and Whangārei were called to the blaze about 8.30pm on Tuesday.
Four flee on foot after Whangārei pawnbroker ram raid
Police were called to Cash Converters on Robert St at about 3.40am.
Q&A with Act Party's Northland candidate Mark Cameron
Mark Cameron is vying for the Northland MP seat in this election.
Northland cocaine consumption up as drug gains ground across New Zealand
About 88g of pure cocaine was consumed weekly in Northland during 2026's second quarter.
Election 2026: Q&A with Opportunity Party’s candidate Simon DellaBarca
In this Q&A, Opportunity's Whangārei candidate highlights health, housing development.
A couple were heading home from a funeral. Then a car crossed the centre line
The couple are sharing their ordeal for Northern Rescue’s annual appeal.
Election 2026: Q&A with NZ First Whangārei candidate Vince Cocurullo
NZ First's Vince Cocurullo sits down with reporter Brodie Stone.
Three injured in single-vehicle Portland crash
Police say they're looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
'My experiences gave me fuel': Teen mum's law dream realised at 40
Rahema Hook also helped raise her brother’s three children after his death in 2016.
Rally leader and co-driver black out in 170km/h crash
Rally driver Jack Stokes was vying for the championship when things went awry.