Latest from Northland Regional Council

Water dam in Ngawha could start before the end of the year

More water storage facilities in Northland in the pipeline.

Business leader warns trading won't recover soon

Northland businesses given tens of millions in wage subsidy but the pain is not over yet.

Owners dither on court order to clean up mess

Council may have to clean up environmentally-dangerous chemicals left on Northland yard.

Avocado growers win in the High Court

High Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.

Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says

Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges

Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water

With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."

Court scrap lodged then dodged over council election result

A legal challenge sought to unseat newly-elected Northland regional councillors.

Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen

Drivers report errant drivers to police - talking on phone, dangerous passing, speeding.

Former NRC chairman loses by 37 votes

Joce Yeoman beats Bill Shepherd in NRC elections as final results roll in.

Northland retirement villages booming

A $60m retirement village planned for Whangārei gets the green light from councils.

Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price

Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.

Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed

Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.

Jacques Cousteau of New Zealand passes on

Well-known marine environmentalist Wade Doak of Tutukaka has passed away.

Reports on sagging land expected early this week

Stan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.