Latest from Dargaville
Northland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter Parliament
Moko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.
'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgrades
The road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.
Why top Auckland schools are tightening enrolment rules
Enrolments surged due to increased immigration and local relocations.
Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?
About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.
2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service station
Mani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau
The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave
The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.
One dead after suspected medical event causes crash in Dargaville
Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.
'So thankful': Mum overwhelmed by community support in cancer fight
Misty Paniora, 26, was given just a few months to live after cancer spread to her brain.
Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy
Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.
Snow-like sighting creates a flurry as temperatures plummet
A bitterly cold front moving north delivered temperatures of less than 4C.
'Another blow': Shrinkflation creeps into shoppers' baskets
Northland shoppers say the practice is spreading, but they have sympathy for businesses.
HortNZ director steps down after six years of service
De Bruin said one of the best things about the experience was meeting growers across NZ.
Meet the man with the best shots in golf
From assistant greenskeeper at Tara Iti to the best golf photographer in the country.
'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beads
Only half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.
Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.
Dargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concerns
Repair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ
Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.
'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beach
Her mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.
'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phone
Greenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.
More than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches
Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.
76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone
'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'