Burglar fuels drug addiction by stealing cigarettes and cash
Guilty pleas to charges of burglaries of service stations and theft of cash and tobacco.
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Water shortages, severe flooding - July's weather report
It was a month of extremes for rain - or lack thereof.
Two people critically injured in crash involving truck on SH10 Kaeo
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on SH10 in Kaeo early this morning.
2000 cannabis plants found in police operation
Two men have been charged after a growing operation was discovered near Kerikeri.
Youth gang violence spurs patrollers to wear stab-proof vests
Rates of anti-social conduct have fallen in the last 5 years but its severity has risen.
First-home buyers and investors holding back
Northland experiencing the second highest negative growth in house sales around NZ.
Sevens stars to light up club rugby final
Up to eight current and former Black Ferns will take the park in Ahipara today.
Unearthed human skeleton found by tourist at Cape Reinga ancient Māori burial ground
Distressed Far North iwi say they have had to "tidy up" the burial ground during lockdown
Youths invade classroom during lesson, assault teen
Police talking to three alleged offenders; school increasing staff presence on grounds.
Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government
Paihia waterfront redevelopment gets $8 million from Government
One dead, one serious after crash on SH1, Far North
The crash has involved one car with one person understood to be critical.
Two Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ring
Two of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.
Hope House in Kaitaia gets nearly $1.4m to fight meth
More than $2m come Northland's way in its fight against meth.
Retailer laments frequency of attacks on businesses
Financial stress and drug addiction blamed for a rise in attacks on businesses in Otaika.
Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
Survey shows principals lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki
The survey showed 44 principals said there has been no dramatic improvements since CYF.
Homecoming for new principal after more than two decades
New principal keen to change the reputation of Kamo High School for the better.
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.
Flooding fears: Northland braces for more heavy rain after catastrophic storm
Northland Civil Defence is preparing for another round of bad weather.
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Whangārei residents urged to reduce water use by 50% after reservoirs drain
Women rescued after five hours in flooded river
The women are believed to have gone over the Otiria Falls on a kayak and a lilo.
Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage
Northland storm: Some roads still closed after slips and flooding cause major damage
Water saving efforts needed despite downpour
Residents are being asked to reduce water usage so reservoirs can return to normal.
Northland floods: More rain expected in storm-hit Far North
There's not a lot of time for drying out Northland before the next big wet hits.
'We're used to it': Flood-hit Moerewa starts mopping up
Wharenui at Otiria Marae escapes flood; rugby club and Pembroke St homes not so lucky.
'Heart-breaking' scenes confront minister in flood-hit home town
Too early to say how much the Government will commit to the clean-up, minister says.
Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
Minister heartbroken over Northland flooding
He couldn't give a number, but Henare suspected financial support would be significant.
Dramatic rescues - two men, six dogs and a pregnant woman
Slips closed roads and floodwaters were rising as once-in-500-year storm hit North.
Two men and six dogs plucked from floodwaters in Far North rescue
Two men trapped on a tractor waited for three hours while floodwaters rose.
Slips and flooding close roads across Northland
People in Northland are being advised to delay travel after severe flooding.
Mitre 10 suffers flood damage estimated in the tens of thousands
The Whangārei Mitre 10 MEGA garden centre took a beating from the extensive flooding.