News briefs from the Far North - truck leaves highway, filmmaking workshops and power compo
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Northland news in brief: Climate factors blamed for ‘zombie’ fish; investigation into arrest
The latest news bites from around the region.
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Matariki star system visible from Far North this week
Big slip won't stop Mangamuka Gorge reopening by Christmas - NZTA
New large slip won't stop SH1 over gorge reopening by Christmas.
'He’s riding his eternal wave' Dad and 'soulmate' remembered as passionate surfer
Stephen Moir, 53, was a Mangawhai builder who always downed tools when there was surf.
IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
Investigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.
Bridge vs Truck: Another truck hits Rust Ave structure, the second in two weeks
Whangārei rail overbridge in Rust Ave hit by truck for 16th time.
News briefs from the Far North - no paddock cars, dogs to be registered and new speed limits
News snippets from the Far North
From the Far North to the world - brothers hope debut single will lead to global success
Debut single from Far North-raised Zentarge released for Matariki.
News in brief: Paddy's Paddock, register your pet
The latest news bites from around the region.
Kaitāia Primary School could have longest running education site in the country
190 years of education at Kaitāia Primary site recognised
Businesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cut
Northland businesses want compensation.
Big Shout Out to Far North's army of volunteers
Volunteers from the Far North honoured for National Volunteer Week
Garden bird survey: How you can take part
Pull up a chair and spend an hour in your backyard counting birds.
Top Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competition
Jayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Strengthening our community through resilience
OPINION: Your best source of information ... will always be Northland Civil Defence.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
Toppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled out
Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.
Tiaho Trust offering social change and leadership workshops to potential disabled leaders
Opinion: The Tiaho Trust has been working to take on the Enabling Good Lives approach.
'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world
'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'
'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure
Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes
The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.
Joe Bennett: From one side of the world to the other
OPINION: After just 13 hours the detritus we had generated was impressive.
'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders
Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.
Full investigation launched after major power outage in Northland
Parts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.
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.'
Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland
Some risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'
News in brief: Northland to experience Laughs on Tour; police looking for furniture store vandals
The latest news bites from around the region.
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
News briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent final
News snippets from the Far North.
'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of Brynderwyns
Northlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.
School helps put in plants at Far North's Little Gem dune lake
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
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.