Dean Thompson is the head chef at Schnappa Rock. As the lazy, hazy days of summer holidays begin, thinking about what to eat can be a challenge – especially if you have unexpected guests....

Onerahi deptuy fire chief Brian Redwood disguised as Santa ready to deliver donated toys. Photo / Supplied For about 20 years Onerahi volunteer firefighter Brian Redwood has been delivering Santa and surprise gifts to...

Curried kumara and cauliflower salad. Photo / Supplied As the lazy, hazy days of summer holidays begin, thinking about what to eat can be a challenge, especially if unexpected guests arrive. We asked chefs...

A person died after a crash in Whangārei. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski One person has died after a crash in the Whangārei suburb of Tikipunga, police say. Police said the crash happened about...

Holiday congestion that gridlocked roads and caused hour-long delays near Auckland, has finally eased. Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, holidaymakers travelling north from Auckland on State Highway 1 were facing delays of up to an...

Throughout 2022 Northern Advocate photographers have been bringing you images of events across Northland. From breaking news and major incidents to family fun and scenes from our beautiful region, the Advocate photographers had it...

Holiday congestion is causing gridlock and hour-long delays on major roads out of Auckland on Tuesday. This is despite December 27, a public holiday for Christmas, not predicted to be a heavy travel day...

Kamo firefighter James Darwent and Paige Coyle-White are happy with the end result. Photo / Supplied A mammoth community effort has gone into saving a tiny black kitten that had been trapped down a...

User numbers on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail have fallen sharply since part of the trail between Ōpua and Taumarere was closed in late 2021. Photo / Peter de Graaf Cyclists will be able...

Eating more plant-rich food is one of the best ways to improve health while being kind to the planet, Aaron reckons. Photo / Jenny Ling As the lazy, hazy days of summer holidays begin,...