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'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.
'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of Brynderwyns
Northlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.
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.
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.
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.
News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour
News snippets from the Far North.
Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits
OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'
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,
It's a sore spot: Northlanders respond to pothole funding boost
Northlanders affected by potholes respond to government funding boost.
Disappointment as Matariki festival showpiece cancelled after funding cut
'The event gave people a reason to head up north to celebrate.'
No ageism in art: Award-winning songwriter sings praises of teenage Kerikeri band
Two Northland bands are coming together to play a one-off gig in Kerikeri.
Working Justice systems behind Northland's drop in ram raids
80 per cent of the ram raids were committed by young people aged 10 to 17.
Severe thunderstorm watch: Possible thunderstorms and rain for Northland this evening
The watch is in place from 6pm until midnight tonight.
New satellite classrooms announced for high-needs students in mid-north
It's part of $89m put aside for special school funding and upgrades announced on Friday.
24 days in hell: Blowtorch-wielding kidnappers wanted cryptocurrency password
The victim was forced to dig what was supposedly her grave at a remote Far North property.
Roaming wild cattle: Fears someone will die
Up to 100 wild cattle are damaging bush around Waikaraka and endangering drivers.
Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out
Whangārei’s popular Zonta Book Fair on again after new venue found.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.