http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storms/news/article.cfm?c_id=328&objectid=11969007 Stormy weather could dump up to 120mm of rain in Northland within 12 hours today and create east coast swells up to 4m. MetService is warning boaties to stay home as a low passes across Northland today, with heavy rain and strong winds expected between 9am and 9pm. HomeownersContinue Reading

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11967269 Quit smoking— hundreds of Northlanders have and others are urged to follow suit as part of their New Year’s resolution. That’s the message from the Northland District Health Board which says a further 10 per cent hike in taxes on cigarette and tobacco products from today should be anotherContinue Reading

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11897171 Northland’s first candidates meeting of the 2017 election turned into an unexpected lovefest with one candidate urging the audience to cast their votes for her opponent and another saying how sorry he was one of his rivals had been pushed down the party list. Friday night’s meeting at KaitaiaContinue Reading

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/91589120/police-watchdog-investigating-sexual-harassment-complaint-against-northland-police-officer The woman claimed the officer later started calling her and visiting her house, where he touched and rubbed himself on her. The NZPCA summary said the matter was historic as the woman had been too scared to speak out until now. The woman’s complaint was lodged with the IndependentContinue Reading