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Water saving needed as reservoirs fall low after storm damage
While storm damaged treatment plants are back in action, the reservoirs have fallen low.
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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.
Roads closed, travel delays - Far North 'cut off' by floods
School holiday travellers warned to stay off roads and delay travel back to Auckland.
Woman in pre-term labour airlifted from storm-ravaged Northland
Flooding and slips closed the roads surrounding the woman, who's just 29 weeks' pregnant.
Once-in-500-year storm floods Northland, traps residents
A mammoth storm, flooding and tornado have damaged homes and trapped residents.
Even firefighters need a hand sometmies: Fire truck stranded in floodwaters
Even Firies need a hand once in a while. Luckily, Whangārei 4WD Club members were nearby.
'The whole place is under water': Incredible scenes as group stuck at flooded petrol station
A BP staffer said customers were stuck for some time.
Wild weather: Welfare centres open as severe thunderstorms hammer Northland
Fire and Emergency have been called to 131 incidents in Whangarei since 6pm tonight.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Kaikohe sports park plan gets $6m from Government
Mystery surrounds Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm
Kauri tree felled at Whangārei Hospital by cheeky vandal during storm.
Possum fur industry needs fashion support
Shoppers can support local pest control and the environment by buying possum products.
Mum jailed after bribing 5-year-old to be 'sexual plaything' with boyfriend
Mum jailed after bribing 5yo with lollies and chocolate to participate in sex acts.
Marsden Point restructure could cost hundreds of jobs
Structural review could lead to refinery converted into import terminal, costing jobs.
Affco to pay almost $300,000 over meatworks boiler blast
Affco pleaded guilty to the charge laid by Worksafe after a worker was badly burned.
Heavy rain warning: Upper North Island in for a soaking
Auckland's dams will get a little treat, while Northland will bear the brunt.
BETTA Council Party couldn't get 500 members to register
Proposed political party won't contest the election as it can't muster required numbers.
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
$5.5 Million for Kaipara from Govt's Covid recovery fund
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5m of Govt funding
Ngāwhā Innovation and Enterprise Park gets $19.5M of Govt funding
Green Party's Northland electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
Green Party's Te Tai Tokerau electorate candidate is Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
Analysis: NZ First's Shane Jones is praying for provincial votes
What is Shane Jones preaching for NZ First's 2020 election campaign?
The lockdown roadblocks - just how legal were they?
During lockdown, the law found a flexibility that enraged some and endorsed others.
Shane Jones to Northland: Give me your votes, I'll bring you recovery
Northland is shaping up to be NZ First's lifeline this election - the fight is on!
One injured in crash after driver flees police
Four people were in the car that crashed - one had to be cut out.
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
$26 million of Govt funding for Whangārei infrastructure projects
Heavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travel
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
Motive of statue thief unclear
Whangārei artist wants her beloved Buddha girl statue back - no questions asked.
Murder trial to be held next year
Northlander charged with the murder of Bridget Simmonds elects jury trial.
Auckland ports report: 'Give the $2m back' - Manukau preferred over Northland
The $2m report eyes up the Manukau Harbour and not Northland as the new port option.