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Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes

The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.

Real soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this Matariki

Matariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.

Kaitaia businesses forced to scramble for generators when power went off

Residents are frustrated Northland’s infrastructure failed them yet again.

'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders

Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.

Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial in Whangārei

Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.

Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout

Energy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.

Full investigation launched after major power outage in Northland

Parts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.

Northland Civil Defence is working with power companies to ensure limited supply is distributed to essential services

Civil Defence powers up in face of Te Tai Tokerau electricity failure

Northland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water

'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'

Person dies following Whangārei workplace incident

Police and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.

Orange heavy rain warning for North as well as possible thunderstorms, hail

An orange heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch are in place for 24 hours.

A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays

The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.

Body of Ronny Okeke found in Kaimai Range – 130km from where he was last seen

The 60-year-old man disappeared from Sandringham nearly two months ago.

SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns

Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.

Keen to do good in my community: Hokianga resident explains why he became a St John volunteer

Former Defence Force worker relishes his new role.

Far North council’s request to delay putting fluoride in water denied

The council must now meet a deadline that is less than two weeks away.

Whangārei woman smashes 14-year record at athletics championships

The mum of two took home a total of three gold medals and one silver from Fiji.

Goodbye Great Plate, hello Creative Cup: New fundraiser to feature at Quarry Arts Centre

After years of exhibiting plates as their fundraiser, cups now take centre stage.