Mayoral leader Vince Cocurullo has called for power to be restored immediately
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurrullo called for power to be returned by this evening.
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.
Arbour Day in Far North sees 1400 plants put in around dune lake
Police and WorkSafe begin making inquiries into death.
An orange heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch are in place for 24 hours.
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.
Hapū members have occupied the former Tōwai School site since the end of March.
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
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.
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Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.
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