Full investigation launched after major power outage in Northland
Parts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.
Parts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.
Civil Defence powers up in face of Te Tai Tokerau electricity failure
'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurrullo called for power to be returned by this evening.
Some risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'
The latest news bites from around the region.
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
Northlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.
News snippets from the Far North.
An orange heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch are in place for 24 hours.
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.
Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.
The council must now meet a deadline that is less than two weeks away.
After years of exhibiting plates as their fundraiser, cups now take centre stage.
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
The developer pounced after the asking price dropped.
The latest news bites from around the region.
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
The Far North town is already leading the pack.
OPINION: Sometimes boyish good looks and natural charm are not enough.
12 talented youngsters in Saturday's Far North's Got Talent final.
In the latest crash, three children are believed to have been in the vehicle,
Northlanders affected by potholes respond to government funding boost.
'The event gave people a reason to head up north to celebrate.'
Two Northland bands are coming together to play a one-off gig in Kerikeri.
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
The watch is in place from 6pm until midnight tonight.
It's part of $89m put aside for special school funding and upgrades announced on Friday.