Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.
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Puwheke volunteers safeguard dunes from hoons, campers
Lockdown flouters, campers and hoons have damaged fragile dunes on Karikari Peninsula.
Horeke kids meet their netball heroes
Highlight for Erana Koroi, 10, was high-fiving players and meeting star Katrina Rore.
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.
Funding floods into Northland: $26m for roads, flood protection
$14.2m to strengthen Northland roads, $12.5m for "shovel-ready" flood prevention projects.
Mum wants to start conversation about the danger of meth
Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.
Flooding fears: Northland braces for more heavy rain after catastrophic storm
Northland Civil Defence is preparing for another round of bad 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.
Major slips close SH1, reopening date unknown
SH1 hit by eight separate slips in the Mangamuka Gorge south of Kaitaia.
Farms under water in Northland floods
Farmers who've been struggling as a result of the drought now find paddocks under water.
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.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
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
Roads closed, travel delays - Far North 'cut off' by floods
School holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.
Woman in pre-term labour airlifted from storm-ravaged Northland
Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.
Volunteers trade shipping containers for $2m fire station
Ōkaihau brigade is also getting funding to the tune of $700,000 for a station extension.
Northlanders urged to report whale sightings
Scientists want reports of any southern right whales especially.
Northland volunteer groups recognised for brave rescue missions
Four people owe their lives to rescuers' skill, bravery.
Wild weather: Trees toppled, night-time deluge floods homes
Crews have been out with the chainsaws after trees have crashed down across roads.
Affco to pay almost $300,000 over meatworks boiler blast
Affco pleaded guilty to the charge laid by Worksafe after a worker was badly burned.
Volunteers turn wasteland into forest
Planting day part of a project to create a walkway and wildlife corridor through Kerikeri
Union calls for safer aged care staffing
Covid-19 has placed staff under even more pressure.
Flying instructor drops in at just the right time
New flying instructor an asset for the club.
Cheap power drawcard for industrial park
Park hopes to draw tenants with cheap power, secure water supply and ready infrastructure.
New life for legendary Awanui Hotel
Two Far North couples hope to turn tired pub into a thriving hub for locals and visitors.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
How severe is Northland's digital divide?
With high charges and low speed especially in rural areas, expectations are not being met.