China link with road and rail questioned
Claims and counterclaims rife about China Rail's link to infrastructure projects in North.
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued
The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.
Pungent algae carpets beach
A red algal bloom is covering the ocean at Uretiti and Ruakaka.
What is the NRC's Investment and Growth Reserve?
A_JS101116NADBAFIVE100.JPG: Northland Regional Council chairman Bill Shepherd What is the Investment and Growth Reserve? By Christine
$1.5m boost for Hundertwasser centre
JS210217NADGOTIT017.JPG. CELEBRATIONS: Hundertwasser supporters, from left, Andrew Garrett, Ben Pittman, Helen Whittaker and Barry
Dumped-flounder find sparks MPI inquiry
SUP140217NADFISH01.JPG or SUP140217NADFISH02.JPG The 170 flounder found in a Northland stream have disgusted Whangaruru locals. PHOTO/SUPPLIED. By
Arsenal grows to combat Tangihua pests
The war on plant and animal pests through more than 1400ha of bush, scrub and farmland between Whangarei and Dargaville is being ramped
Northland: A post-apocalyptic vision
Climate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions
Insects to battle invasive reed
Two insects common around the Mediterranean will soon be chewing their way through a big problem in Northland. The Environmental
Dairy farmers cited for non-compliance
Almost a third of Northland dairy farms are significantly non-compliant when it comes to effluent discharges and the region's top
Vicious voracious invader out in force
It is hard to gauge the size of the Asian paddle crab invasion at Ngunguru as they are so aggressive and territorial they won't share
Pregnant woman explains bridge plunge
Stopping the flow of pollutants into urban Whangarei's 6000 stormwater traps and planting trees along the waterways could all help
Vandals repaint beacon
Authorites have let strip over the vandalism of a local landmark. Unimpressed local maritime staff say the dab hands who repainted
Stink over sewerage system causes pub to close
The Tangiteroria Tavern is now the pub with no beer after 90 years of serving locals and travellers between Whangarei and Dargaville. Owner
NRC rates for Kaipara unlawfully set or assessed, High Court rules
Mangawhai ratepayers have secured a partial victory in the High Court which ruled the Northland Regional Council rates for Kaipara
Locals divided on plan to fill in bay for ramp
A small bay in Northland could be filled in to create a boat ramp to accommodate the number of boats launched off the beach over a few weeks in summer.
Heavy rain could cause flooding tonight and tomorrow
People in northern and eastern areas of the North Island are being advised to take precautions as heavy rains threaten to sweep across those regions tonight and tomorrow, with a possibility of flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.