Now it's a rat plague - stoats will be next
As the rats die off stoats will start hunting kiwi chicks - only 5 per cent will survive.
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Privacy bungle: Police pay out $11,000 after releasing private details
Police pay out $11,000 after releasing man's private information to the media.
Big changes for primary healthcare in Northland
New organisation will bring all Northland's primary health services together.
Northland measles cases now 10
A 10th case of measles confirmed in Northland, six other suspected cases investigated
Hora Hora's class shines through
Dargaville OB had the best start they've made all season.
Two Northlanders recognised for their work with Kiwi Awards
Two Northlanders recognised for their work with Kiwi Awards
Kamo break Waipū's 12-game streak
With two weeks left until the semis, is this a sign of nerves from the 2018 runner-ups?
Northland women net four against Eastern Suburbs
Four-nil was a conservative scoreline considering how many shots Northland had.
Māori-language pundit defends ballsy Kerikeri airport sign
Airport operator says sign will be changed but te reo expert calls it "fantastic".
Rugby league: Takahiwai pile on the points
Big hits and big plays was the theme in Takahiwai on Saturday.
Carter makes bid for third term as Far North Mayor
Mayor says he doesn't want to quit now while so many projects are on the go.
Kaeo-Inter survive FC Whangārei scare
At 3-1 down, Kaeo-Inter were dead and buried. Cue an extraordinary comeback.
Girls' High snatch late winner
A last-gasp goal from Charlotte Overwater was the defining moment in the game.
Netball: Whangaruru survive WGHS fightback
The game between third and fourth was only separated by four goals.
Northland news in brief: Another Lotto win
The latest news snippets from around Northland.
Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Northland students take on floorball
If you haven't heard of floorball, these photos will fill you in.
Heritage house: Roof lifted on colonial shingles
Restoration work on an important historic Kaipara building exposes original shingle roof
Farmer-led Northland learning programme growing well
Northland "farmer to farmer learning" programme nearing the half-way mark and going well
Northland's star studded past
Stargazing is at the heart of Northland with early voyagers finding star paths to get here
More than $14,000 raised for bird recovery centre
More than 270 people donated to the cause.
Māori Battalion Museum on track for opening
New museum aims to highlight Māori commitment to New Zealand in times of war.
Opinion: Briar Hales saga setting the standard
Hawkes Bay's intermediate principals have shown everyone what not to do in these cases.
The story behind Whangārei's bird rescuers
Mikaela Collins finds out the story behind the Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre.
Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100
Whangārei's Doreen Alexander still volunteering at Hospice Shop at 100
A guide to Whangārei's premier netball
Read on to find out more about Whangārei's premier netball teams.
Northland news in brief: keep dogs out of kiwi forest and community planting day
News snippets from Northland
Worrying situation for Northlander farmers if big dry continues
Driest start to the year for Northland which will continue until August.
WGHS/WBHS smash team squash competition
Teams from Whangārei Girls' and Boys' High Schools proved too dominant on Thursday.
TREEmendous time at Hukerenui School, planting native trees
Join "The Bugman", Deputy PM and school community for working bee.
Skills and smiles at the Northland Junior Disability Games
ASB Stadium was full of young sportspeople having a go at a range of sporting codes.
P is for play: Drama's anti-drug message to Northland students
Being 10 feet tall means further to fall, as a play for young Northlanders points out.
$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
New terminal able to handle twice or even three times the current 110,000 passengers.
Dog's breakfast: Pound plans halted by budget blowout
Plans for new Far North dog shelters at Ngāwhā and Kaitaia are now on hold.