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Local government welcomes new water regime
LGNZ in favour of the Government's Three Waters.

Shorter hours at Kaitaia police station
Police station open but for shorter hours than pre-Covid.

Tradesman's tolen harks back to simpler times
Beach find goes back to days when small change was in short supply.

Jones delivers millions for Te Hiku projects
Kaitaia roundabout included in new government funding.

Five men charged under prostitution act over allegations involving a minor
The men, aged between 36 and 66, all face charges under the Prostitution Reform Act.

Ngāwhā hot pools weeks away from re-opening
Both pool complexes have been closed for upgrades but one is about to throw open doors.

Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.

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.