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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.
Anger as household rubbish dumped in Far North river
Utukura River, where 100kg+ of waste was found, drains Lake Ōmāpere, flowing to Hokianga.
New life for legendary Awanui Hotel
Two Far North couples hope to turn tired pub into a thriving hub for locals and visitors.
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.
Rawene's 'Puzzleman' opens Northland's first puzzle museum
Bearded giant Louis Toorenburg is one of New Zealand's top puzzlers.
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Northland entertainers Suzy Cato and Troy Kingi with NZSO school holiday programme
Former mayor brands port move report 'a joke'
New $2m report rejects NorthPort option, picks Manukau Harbour instead.
Kaitaia bars band together to stamp out bad behaviour
Licensees agree to share information about troublemakers after post-Covid spike in fights.
Minister's absence meant news media weren't able to properly hold Clark to account for failures of the health system
Time will tell if the resignation was enough to soothe the nation.
Kaitaia's rainfall increased in June
Temperatures will be warmer than usual in the next few months.
Editorial: Running interference
We will be inundated with information ahead of the election.
Far North homeowner devastated after losing everything in house fire
The Waipapa man whose house was destroyed by fire is grateful for community support.
Aquifer consent delays costing jobs, avocado firm says
Historic aquifer level errors and Covid-19 among reasons for delayed hearings.
Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.