Latest from Northland Regional Council

Far North council needs to 'turbo-charge' solutions to water shortages, Shane Jones says

Shane Jones has announced $2m for water supplies in the Far North while berating council.

Far North District Council reveals plans for supplementary water supplies

Fresh concerns have been raised about the Far North's water shortages.

Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges

Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water

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

Police notified after 15 election candidates fail to declare expenses

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

Dairy effluent figures show improvement

Farm dairy effluent management is improving in Northland.

NRC spends $99k in fight over mooring structure fees

Northland Regional Council spends up large fighting couple over remission of mooring fees.

United: We want the port, say Northland's elected leaders

Kaipara mayor Jason Smith: "There is nothing stronger than an idea whose time has come."

Port storm: The region and town set to be at the heart of a new goldrush

Is Northland ready for a big new port handling containers and cars?

Sawmill failed after banking on projected low log price

Feasibility study identified concerns before loan approval by Northland Regional Council.

Oral submissions on Puriri Park Rd housing plan completed

Independent commissioners to rule on state housing development in Whangārei.

Jacques Cousteau of New Zealand passes on

Well-known marine environmentalist Wade Doak of Tutukaka has passed away.

Reports on sagging land expected early this week

Stan Semenoff to do remedial work to prevent future damage to land he's developing.

Planners recommend new state houses in Whangārei to be approved

Independent planners recommend to WDC to approve new state houses on Puriri Park Rd.

Northland sawmill closes owing ratepayer money

Northland timber processor owes ratepayers more than $800,000 in loan and interest.

Sitting mayors and slew of councillors keen to stay

Northland mayors not throwing in the towel yet - all three are standing for re-election.

Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal

Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.

Fire in sawdust pile could smoulder for months

Access issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.