Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
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Northland talent on TV: Pio Terei and Nix Adams
The Māori Television show pairs a longtime star with a social media sensation.
Northland storm: Four homes left uninhabitable
More homes may be deemed unfit for occupation once further inspections have been done.
News snippets from Northland
Citrus for South collection tomorrow; and racial abuse investigated.
Allegations involved sex with a minor
Man facing significant number of sex charges, together with four others in Northland.
Whangārei Hospital kauri tree attack
Police release images of the offender who struck during darkness.
Northland town breaks record for warmest July
Northeasterlies one of the reasons for above average temps in Northland this winter.
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.
Major slip at Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary
Major slip at educational asset left to be repaired later.
RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.
Northlanders still being asked to conserve water
Water treatment plants back up and running in Northland and focus shifts on road repairs.
Survey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki
The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.
Professional cuddling service launches in Whangārei
Whakarongotai Nikora says professional cuddling provides a safe space for connection.
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.
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Dam stops 300,000 cubic metres of water from flooding CBD
Restoration of city's fire-ravaged old town hall still on hold
There is still no date for when the rebuild work will start.
Kiwi Natalie Scott to receive Freedom of London award
Previous winners include Princess Di, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
Family living in fear after 'reprehensible' racist graffiti
Police investigating racial attack on Whangārei family whose car was spray-painted.
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.
Mum wants to start conversation about the danger of meth
Mum of meth-addicted Northlander calls for help with long-term treatment and rehab.
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.