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 MP storms out of port meeting
MP Matt King says the meeting was an NZ First campaign rally in disguise.
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.
Govt grants $8m for Kerikeri projects, $1m for dog pounds
Projects include Domain revamp, wharf, sports facilities, sculpture and dog pounds.
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding
Whangārei travel agent pleads for understanding.
RSA demolished in September for new $48m civic centre
'It's the end of one era and the beginning of another': Whangārei RSA president.
Gwen Lawson: Third time's the trick for singles bowls comp
Even as the season draws to a close, it won't be long until the 2020/21 season comes.
Northlanders still being asked to conserve water
Water treatment plants back up and running in Northland and focus shifts on road repairs.
Northland DHB's Covid-19 bill up to $10.6m
The results for 2019/20 financial year would be released at the next board meeting.
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.
Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
28ha first stage of three-year conversion planted last year with G3 gold kiwifruit.
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.
Climate change sculpture mooted for Kerikeri crossroads
A wrap-up of events and news snippets from around the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.
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.
Quarry Gardens facing potential $100,000 flood bill
It could be months before the gardens are returned to their usual beautiful state.
Salvage of launch sunk by flood debris
Vessel knocked off its Waitangi mooring and holed by logs.
Funding gushes into Northland: $26m for roads, flood protection
A second flood has hit Northland. This time it's government cash that's pouring in.