Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
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Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water
With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."
Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses
Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.
Dairy effluent figures show improvement
Farm dairy effluent management is improving in Northland.
NRC spends $99k in fight over mooring structure fees
Northland Regional Council spends up large fighting couple over remission of mooring fees.
United: We want the port, say Northland's elected leaders
Kaipara mayor Jason Smith: "There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come."
Port storm: The region and town set to be at the heart of a new goldrush
Is Northland ready for a big new port handling containers and cars?
Wayne Brown: Where's North leadership over port shift?
Is Northland doing enough to get Auckland's port business?
High Court reserves ruling on Northland appeal
Ngati Kuri Research Unit attempt to block water take for avocado in the Far North
NRC: Strong benefit for shifting Auckland port to Northland
Pros and cons of move will be debated
Council: Rising seas could force Dargaville move to higher ground
Dargaville's town centre may need higher ground to survive global warming.
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.
Planners recommend new state houses in Whangārei to be approved
Independent planners recommend to WDC to approve new state houses on Puriri Park Rd.
Northland sawmill closes owing ratepayer money
Northland timber processor owes ratepayers more than $800,000 in loan and interest.
Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay
Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Fire in sawdust pile could smoulder for months
Access issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Health cost from dust in Northland $3m a year
Dust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.
Police: Buckle up and stay off your phone
Police operation to nab those not wearing seatbelts or on their cellphones while driving.
Whangārei's big chance: Hundertwasser Art Centre
Will Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre be sabotaged by council indifference?
Kiwi House husbandry officer goes a step further
Traps have been carefully located on the property's perimeter adjoining Pukenui Forest.
Council hunting exotic escapees
The mostly Australian escapees are being hunted by the regional council.
Failed chicken farm 'a missed opportunity'
Northland business leader says Tegel's failed plan has been a missed opportunity.
Plans for Tegel chicken farm near Dargaville scrapped
Animal activists delighted the plans for the farm has been scrapped.