Northland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crash
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
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After two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes open
SH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday
Northlanders warned to batten down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears
More rain is on the way just 10 days after a State of Emergency was declared in Northland.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Kaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the making
Dane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.
Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts
Hundreds of items were also taken from court visitors temporarily.
Northlanders fear Brynderwyns closure will become 'another Mangamuka Gorge'
The cost of the closed Brynderwyns is mounting as leaders call for urgent action.
Young runner from Whangārei to represent NZ on world stage
She's one of the best young athletes in Aotearoa - now she's competing on the world stage.
Three people injured, Western Hills Drive blocked after crash
The two-vehicle collision was reported around 3.30pm.
Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi
Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.
Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.
She died in her sleep of a fatal overdose: Coroner's warning over common painkillers, sedatives
Drug overdose deaths are up 54 per cent from 2017 to 2021, according to a new report.
Cost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest need
Disadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,
L.A.B tour treats Whangārei to homegrown music
L.A.B entertained thousands on Saturday at Whangārei's Semenoff Stadium.
‘More light, less heat’: Plea from Waitangi 2023
Crowds reduced by road closures and weather, but festival's post-Covid return a success.
'Big sob story': Woman swindled by dog adoption scam
The woman's good deed of helping a dog supposedly in need of a home turned sour quickly.
'Awesome guy': Distraught mother speaks after son's body found in river
Man went missing from function and his body discovered hours later by paddleboarder.
Northlanders' chance to show they know their rugby - new referees wanted
Northland Rugby Union on the lookout for more referees,
Bunkers offer no shelter from the rain
Kevin Page finds a plan to escape the rain by playing golf has it's own pitfalls.
In pictures: Waka parade one of Waitangi Day's greatest spectacles
The waka parade is one of Waitangi Day's top spectacles.
Getting kids to school a rough ride in Northland
Buses running behind and parents trying to keep up with fees: what's in store this year?
Hūhana Lyndon to stand for Greens in Te Tai Tokerau
Ngātiwai's Hūhana Lyndon to contest Te Ti Tokerau electorate in general election.
Northland news in brief: New tropical cyclone brewing; tall ship begins youth voyages
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
Two Northland boxers ranked in IBF top 10
Lani Daniels is ranked the No 1 heavyweight in the world by the IBF.
Six times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on record
Parts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.
Waitangi Day: Commemorations for most about fun and family
Fun the order of the day at Waitangi for most
News in brief from Northland - Body found in water at Ruakākā and Age concern gets $10k grant
News snippets from Northland
Body found in Ruakākā River sparks police operation
Police at Ruakākā River after body found
Pākinga Pā site near Kaikohe with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika given back to iwi
Waitangi Weekend a fitting time for historic Northland pā to be given back.
Co-governance ‘fear-mongering’ a hot topic for Far North Mayor at Waitangi 2023
Waitangi Day is a golden opportunity for Northland leaders to make their concerns heard.
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Man with arthritis walking length of country
Justin Hill is raising money for Arthritis NZ on his journey to Bluff.
Northland taxi company at its wits' end after another attack on cabbie
Northland taxi driver threatened with a screwdriver and his vehicle driven away.
Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro receives warm welcome at Waitangi
The Governor-General was welcomed to Waitangi, Northland on Friday.