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Big chunk of council land earmarked for mountain bike park
Local trust gets green light by council for mountain bike park in Kaipara.
Reservoir levels returning to healthy levels
Reservoir levels in Whangārei going up but residents need to keep saving water.
Police committed to holding those responsible to account
Whangārei mum targeted in racist attack still fears for her family after going to police.
Army reservists called out to help stranded kidney patients
Army reservists called out to help stranded kidney patients
News snippets from Northland
$51,000 for rescue helicopter; and avoid DoC tracks due to storm damage.
Moerewa septic tanks pumped out; more water savings needed in Whangārei
The city's reservoirs were running about 25-40 per cent full after the weekend's deluge.
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions
Latest Northland state housing development gets mixed reactions.
Five branches in Northland could be affected
The Warehouse tight-lipped on reduced hours/redundancies at its Northland stores.
Homecoming for new principal after more than two decades
New principal keen to change the reputation of Kamo High School for the better.
Culinary challenge to celebrate Northland's unique flavours
A new event builds on the paddock-to-plate ethos that has thrived here for many years.
Restoration of city's fire-ravaged old town hall still on hold
There is still no date for when the rebuild work will start.
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Kiwi Natalie Scott to receive Freedom of London award
Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
Quarry Gardens facing potential $100,000 flood bill
It could be months before the gardens are returned to their usual beautiful state.
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.
Otuihau Whangārei Falls home to new sculpture
Otuihau Whangārei Falls home to new sculpture.
Northland FENZ commander applauds volunteers
From 6pm Friday to 5:30am on Saturday, Northland's fire service registered 220 calls.
Hikurangi Swamp dairy farmers worst affected by flooding
Northland dairy farmers sent hundreds of cows away due to flooding.
Storm damage: Million-dollar repair bills, schools close
The storm has passed but the clean-up is just beginning.
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Busiest trading day spent cleaning up
Whangārei businesses in and out of the CBD bore the brunt of the stormy weather.
Discovery of historic barn adds to Northland's heritage heavyweight list
A little red barn in the Far North has joined NZ's heritage building heavyweights.
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.
Flooding: Mayor gives Whangārei infrastructure a 7/10
Sheryl Mai was pleased with how the district's infrastructure coped with the storm.
Northland storm: Pictures from around the region
Northland storm: Pictures from around the region
'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.
Land subsidence forces Whangārei woman to evacuate home
After last night's rain, Kathy Pope woke to find the land around her home sinking.
Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship
Whangārei woman among first crew on Navy's largest ever ship
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.