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Government declares drought in Northland and parts of Auckland

An adverse weather event has been declared in all of Northland and parts of Auckland.

Man at centre of three-hour standoff sentenced

After three hours and as police moved into a property, Hiko Komene gave himself up.

Unpaid road user charges: Northland company owes $530,000

Company operated at least 68 truck and trailer units which were liable for road charges.

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill

Protest to raise awareness about Arms Legislation Bill making its way through Parliament.

Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on

COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water

With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."

Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k

The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.

Mixed feelings about proposal to hike teachers' registration fees

Some aren't happy with the increase, others say it is necessary.

Waitangi Day 2020: 40,000 enjoy whānau day out

The day started with a dawn ceremony followed by breakfast served by the Prime Minister.

Outgoing principal speaks out

New principal's post at Kamo High School to be advertised in the next few weeks.

Huge boost for Northland: $109m for rail network

$109M for Northland rail network

Four men in court on cannabis charges relating to bust near Dargaville

Four men charged in relation to Northland cannabis bust appear in court.

Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?

Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.

Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes

Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.

Bream Bay surfer's best friend

Ruakākā local Roger Hall has been surfing together with his dog Taz for nearly two years.

Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses

Law required candidates to declare expenses, however small, by December 13 last year.

Major Northland cannabis bust uncovers more than 4000 plants

Landowner told block of land would be used to grow produce to supply restaurants.

Firefighters called to building blaze at Epsom car yard

A fire has damaged a building at an Epsom car yard early this morning.