So far this year Northland has been battered by record-breaking rain, a cyclone and even a tornado. But the region’s also had to contend with a drought, and nowhere was that more keenly felt...

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Aliases have been used in this story to ensure any current students remain anonymous. A commissioner will be appointed to run Northland’s Dargaville High School after a damning assessment...