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Northland FENZ commander applauds volunteers
From 6pm Friday to 5:30am on Saturday, Northland's fire service registered 220 calls.
Flooding fears: Northland braces for more heavy rain after catastrophic storm
Northland Civil Defence is preparing for another round of bad weather.
Hikurangi Swamp dairy farmers worst affected by flooding
Northland dairy farmers sent hundreds of cows away due to flooding.
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
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.
Northland floods: More rain expected in storm-hit Far North
There's not a lot of time for drying out Northland before the next big wet hits.
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.
Two men and six dogs plucked from floodwaters in Far North rescue
Two men trapped on a tractor waited for three hours while floodwaters rose.
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
Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands
The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.
Lockdown no excuse for winning dancers
The competition featured dancers from around Northland.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Tributes flow for Northland radio star Michael Kooge
Pop superstar Lorde is among those who have expressed their admiration and appreciation.
NorthTec graduates artwork on display
The exhibition is a result of a graduate programme.
Volunteers trade shipping containers for $2m fire station
Ōkaihau brigade is also getting funding to the tune of $700,000 for a station extension.
Govt grants $6.25m for Kaikohe indoor sports facility
Multi-code indoor sports complex 'a dream come true' for long overlooked town.
Torrential rain closes highways, floods homes
More rain in a day for Kerikeri than average for entire month; Moerewa also hard hit.
Four-lanes from Whangārei to Auckland and tunnel under the Brynderwyns
National Party proposal aims to stretch 'golden triangle' north to Whangārei.
Singles bowls champions to be crowned
Teams from Kamo and Mamaranui have withdrawn from today's competition due to illness.
Whangārei hapu want more say in council decision making
Whangārei hapu representatives want more say in council decision making
Four Northland outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Four Northland outlets caught selling alcohol to minors
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government