Latest from Dargaville

Stan Semenoff Logging keeps transport licence

A decision to revoke the transport licence for a Northland truck company has been dropped.

Dog attack: 33 sheep killed by roaming canine

Sheep had their "throats ripped out or their faces caved in", others drowned in a creek.

Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland

An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced

After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000

Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water

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

Last Blockbuster store closes in Dargaville

A weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.

Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees

Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

Huge boost for Northland: $109m for rail network

$109M for Northland rail network

Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville

Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.

Man cops nine months for punching cop

Northland cop had no lawful authority to stop man from checking his dog.

Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?

Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.

Bream Bay surfer's best friend

Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.

Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses

Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.

Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants

Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.

More than 4000 cannabis plants seized in police op

Police discover more than 4000 cannabis plants in five glass houses

Man writes himself in lead for child abduction and rape story

Northland man jailed fro having and distributing objectionable material.