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Family living in fear after 'reprehensible' racist graffiti
Police investigating racial attack on Whangārei family whose car was spray-painted.
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
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.
'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.
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.
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
BETTA Council Party couldn't get 500 members to register
Proposed political party won't contest the election as it can't muster required numbers.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
Motive of statue thief unclear
Whangārei artist wants her beloved Buddha girl statue back - no questions asked.
Murder trial to be held next year
Northlander charged with the murder of Bridget Simmonds elects jury trial.
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.
Northland parents turn to homeschooling post Covid-19
Isolated kids stuck at home missing their friends? No way, a new surge in interest shows.
Moerewa residents angry about new meatworks boiler
Maori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.
Court ordered society to pay more than 38k in costs
Opua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
Organisers thought they'd get to silver level in their first year, but they got to gold.
One hunter fails to walk out of Northland bush
Police launch search after a hunter fails to walk out of bush.
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
NorthTec starting fees-free course from next month
NorthTec to start fees-free course in environment management from next month.
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
Four men charged over cannabis-growing operation remain in custody.
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.