Boatie survives burning boat on Lake Taupō after hour in water without lifejacket
A life-ring was dropped to him, and he was subsequently retrieved by another vessel before being transferred onto…
Police wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA
He previously told the Advocate: “It broke me. I lost everything in one night. They left me with…
Canterbury Christmas charity ensures gifts for hundreds of children
“It’s started to ingrain team building and teaching your kids about gifting and that everybody’s not got the…
Stewart Island fatal shooting: Hunter fired at ‘dark shadow’ in dense bush, court hears
The night before the shooting included diving for pāua, a shared evening meal and the consumption of alcohol…
Northland power outage review: Electricity Authority says most tower collapse fixes now complete
“These recommendations were focused on improving resilience, processes for maintenance work, and grid maintenance contracting arrangements and assurance…
How to make Christmas dinner for four people for less than $100
Mussels in white wine, garlic and cream are a standout. At around $5-$7 a kilo, they offer enormous…
Inside Auckland’s world‑class luxury scene: Villas, spas and award‑winning chefs
After a divinely sunny ferry ride from Auckland City (a positively cleansing 40-minute trip that always delivers me…
Small meteotsunami in Napier, East Coast and Lake Taupō
A meteotsunami, short for meteorological tsunami, is a series of long waves caused by sudden changes in air…
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand can win without injured Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, says bowling coach Jacob Oram
The equation for both sides, then, is simple. The Black Caps need to take six wickets in 90…
On The Up: Whangārei busker Mr T gets new scooter after second accident leaves him without wheels
The 66-year-old has been back on Whangārei’s streets since then, thanks to a scooter he was gifted two…
Blaming some child deaths on covid shots, FDA vows stricter vaccine rules
Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein Washington Post· 30 Nov, 2025 07:01 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
Mangawhai fibre outage affecting more than 2000 residents
Brodie Stone Multimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate· 27 Nov, 2025 11:37 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles…