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.
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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.
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
Top Whangārei building apprentice 'stoked' to be in national competition
Jayden Hudson-Owen will represent Whangārei at a national competition this week.
Social media driving fights and bullying, principals say
According to one principal, the latest fight occurred recently.
‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai school
Their presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.
'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.
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.
'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.'
$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
A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.
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.
Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
Occupied Northland school pulled from sale after vendor dies
Hapū members have occupied the former Tōwai School site since the end of March.
Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week
Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.
Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits
OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'
News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day
The Far North town is already leading the pack.
Moerewa speed camera issuing tickets in a Far North first
Moerewa's new-generation speed camera in Northland now nabbing speedsters.
Far North's first fixed speed camera attacked
The speed camera has been vandalised just days before it was due to be switched on.
Lights, camera, action: Far North's Got Talent youth gear up for final
12 talented youngsters in Saturday's Far North's Got Talent final.
Far North farmer wants urgent work on slippery highway after three vehicles crash into paddock in a week
In the latest crash, three children are believed to have been in the vehicle,