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More than 700 customers lose power after Pipiwai Rd crash
The crash caused the 11kV and 400 volt powerlines to clash.

Loop Rd roundabout in Whangārei open with one lane by end of the month
Loop Rd roundabout in Whangārei open with one lane by end of the month

Northland had warmest and wettest winter on record
Sea surface temperatures around NZ were also warmer than average during the 2020 winter.

Kawakawa medical centre forced to relocate after suspicious fire
Milner planned to have the new centre at 2 Vogel St open by tomorrow.

Critically injured driver airlifted to Auckland after Pipiwai Rd crash
The driver of the vehicle is being airlifted to Auckland. Photo / File

Waikato topple Kauri in season opener
The Kauri play their first home game this coming weekend against the formidable Auckland.

$2.2m of Government funding for Northland skills training
$2.2M of Government funding for Northland skills training

Whangārei pensioner stung nearly $400 for $8.50 capsules
Whangārei octogenarian vows not to buy anything online after being scammed.

Aucklanders, Queenslanders eye up Northland properties
Plenty of overseas viewers for Northland properties as stocks plummet after lockdown.

Whangārei District Council CEO failed to properly investigate complaint
Whangārei District Council CEO failed to properly investigate complaint.

Nats pledge extra cash for sealing Northland roads
More than 3440km of roads in Northland - almost 60 per cent - are unsealed.

SPCA investigates after dog dragged to death behind car
Driver involved "may have just made a terrible error".

Pursuit pair face number of driving and firearms charges
Two men who allegedly shot at police during a pursuit in Whangārei front court.

Northland general practice nurses strike for equal pay
Northland general practice nurses strike for equal pay.

Cahill: Whangārei car chase highlights bigger issue
Police were allegedly shot at several times before the two men could be arrested.

Mixed messages around Covid blamed for school absenteeism
Parents not sending children to schools in Northland after mixed messages around Covid.

Northland news in brief: Men in court for cannabis, Covid test numbers
Catch up on what's happening around the region

Eastwood: Tū Manawa fund to support high deprivation areas
Sport Northland is looking for applicants who target high deprivation areas in Northland.

Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre

Video: Eyewitness describes 'chaotic' arrest after shooting
Several shots were fired at police. There were no injuries.

Pouto Rd: Northland's largest sealing project for a decade
It's expected to cost $8m with funding coming from the Provincial Growth Fund.

Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it
Kamo Christmas Parade is no more - but central Whangārei parade will replace it.

Coroner challenges judges to do more
Tania Tetitaha has been sworn in as Northland coroner.

Two burst city water mains cut supply to Ōtangarei
The burst mains occurred around midday during maintenance testing.

Orchardists should stump up for new water supplies if school bores run dry, ministry says
Education Ministry calls for closer monitoring of groundwater at three Far North schools.

Raumanga church fire a reminder to update alarms
The fire's cause couldn't be found but there was no indication it was intentionally lit.

One year on, Whangārei home owner can't return home after land slip
WDC believes Stan Semenoff's company responsible for land slip.