School playground closed, just what did floodwaters leave behind
School septic tank overflow - and waste washed down the road - contaminated play area.
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Great Moscow Circus opens in Whangārei this evening
A bit of Russian flavour, comedy and entertainment for all ages.
No seatbelts in fatal crash at Ōkaihau, investigator says
Second woman flown to Whangārei Hospital with serious head injuries.
Case of the flew: Airport figures to take a hit
Covid-19 will have a big impact on the bottom line at airport
Chess pawn discovery at Paihia triggers online search
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Photos: New trust's Waitangi River planting day
Volunteers plant almost 10,000 trees over two days for new river restoration trust.
Work to start on Kerikeri Inlet boat ramp access
Access would ease pressure on north side of inlet but is opposed by local hapū.
Cash for Kerikeri projects welcomed
Government cash injection likened to Northland weather: Drought followed by flood.
Farm owner humbled by offers of help from former employees
Several ex-workers offer to help at flooded Hikurangi Swamp farm.
Bill Shepherd admits improper discharge of dairy wastewater
Former NRC chair and his company plead guilty to environment law breaches.
Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.
Speed limits to drop on SH1, SH10
Speed limit cut will add 12 seconds to driving length of Puketona Rd, NZTA says.
Car enthusiasts raise cash for mate with cancer
All proceeds will go to Hollie McIntyre, 30, who has a rare, aggressive form of cancer.
NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving
With a preferred rate of 80%, three of the courses' attendance rates were below 60%.
Pupils stoked with letter back from PM
New Zealand's response to Covid-19 turns into a learning exercise for a Far North school
Brown cites Auckland bias in port talks
Business lobby group's proposes a man-made island ship terminal in the Firth of Thames.
Go Local! Waipapa businesses seek local support during major works
Shop owners are urging customers to remain loyal during a double-whammy of financial pain.
Some day, my prints will come
Concrete handprints from Whangārei Millennium project to be returned
The famous Eel McPherson leaves town after storm
Eel McPherson taught kids not all eels were mean.
Two more Whangārei rioters sentenced
The riot took place in Otangarei last March after an alleged family violence incident.
Chief medical officer - what's working, what's not for NDHB.
Chief medical officer Dr Mike Roberts pulled no punches in his view of the NDHB's issues.
Calls for targeted support to help Northland businesses weather Covid storm
They've survived the biggest economic challenge in a generation - but still need help.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Northland MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.
Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.
Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.
Allegations involved sex with a minor
Man facing significant number of sex charges, together with four others in Northland.
Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.
Northland town breaks record for warmest July
Northeasterlies one of the reasons for above average temps in Northland this winter.
Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds
Projects include Domain revamp, wharf, sports facilities, sculpture and dog pounds.