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Storm-sodden Northlanders beware - more rain expected this weekend
'Kiwis will know that mother nature can throw some curveballs.'

NZ's rarest bird the fairy tern gets human help in Northland
Defence Force brought in to help build endangered shorebirds safer nesting areas.

Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government
Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government

Ōtiria Rugby Club bounces back after flood
Club has launched a givealittle page to pay for repairs and boost morale after the flood.

School playground closed, just what did floodwaters leave behind
School septic tank overflow - and waste washed down the road - contaminated play area.

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.

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.

Floodwaters will take at least another week to recede
Hikurangi Swamp farmers spending up large feeding their cows after the recent deluge.

Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.

NDHB admits staff development course rates need improving
With a preferred rate of 80%, three of the courses' attendance rates were below 60%.

Hope House in Kaitaia gets nearly $1.4m to fight meth
More than $2m come Northland's way in its fight against meth.

Retailer laments frequency of attacks on businesses
Financial stress and drug addiction blamed for a rise in attacks on businesses in Otaika.

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.

Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.

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.

Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.

Major slip at Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary
Major slip at educational asset left to be repaired later.