Reservoir levels returning to healthy levels
Reservoir levels in Whangārei going up but residents need to keep saving water.
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$51,000 for rescue helicopter; and avoid DoC tracks due to storm damage.
Moerewa septic tanks pumped out; more water savings needed in Whangārei
The city's reservoirs were running about 25-40 per cent full after the weekend's deluge.
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions.
Climate change sculpture mooted for Kerikeri crossroads
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
Five branches in Northland could be affected
The Warehouse tight-lipped on reduced hours/redundancies at its Northland stores.
Homecoming for new principal after more than two decades
New principal keen to change the reputation of Kamo High School for the better.
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Restoration of city's fire-ravaged old town hall still on hold
There is still no date for when the rebuild work will start.
Kiwi Natalie Scott to receive Freedom of London award
Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
Quarry Gardens facing potential $100,000 flood bill
It could be months before the gardens are returned to their usual beautiful state.
Salvage of launch sunk by flood debris
Vessel knocked off its Waitangi mooring and holed by logs.
Funding gushes into Northland: $26m for roads, flood protection
A second flood has hit Northland. This time it's government cash that's pouring in.
Volunteers needed for Waitangi River tree planting
The planting event is hosted by a new trust which is aiming to restore life to the awa.
Otuihau Whangārei Falls home to new sculpture
Otuihau Whangārei Falls home to new sculpture.
Northland FENZ commander applauds volunteers
From 6pm Friday to 5:30am on Saturday, Northland's fire service registered 220 calls.
Storm damage: Million-dollar repair bills, schools close
The storm has passed but the clean-up is just beginning.
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Busiest trading day spent cleaning up
Whangārei businesses in and out of the CBD bore the brunt of the stormy weather.
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Discovery of historic barn adds to Northland's heritage heavyweight list
A little red barn in the Far North has joined NZ's heritage building heavyweights.
Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage
Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage
Water saving efforts needed despite downpour
Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.
Flooding: Mayor gives Whangārei infrastructure a 7/10
Sheryl Mai was pleased with how the district's infrastructure coped with the storm.
Northland storm: Pictures from around the region
Northland storm: Pictures from around the region
'We're used to it': Flood-hit Moerewa starts mopping up
Wharenui at Otiria Marae escapes flood; rugby club and Pembroke St homes not so lucky.
'Heart-breaking' scenes confront minister in flood-hit home town
Too early to say how much the Government will commit to the clean-up, minister says.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Minister heartbroken over Northland flooding
He couldn't give a number, but Henare suspected financial support would be significant.
Water shortages in Paihia, Whangārei after floods damage treatment plants
Whangārei, Paihia residents urge to skip shower, bath, dishes and even flushing tonight
Land subsidence forces Whangārei woman to evacuate home
After last night's rain, Kathy Pope woke to find the land around her home sinking.
Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship
Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship