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First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed
There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.
'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial ban
A member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.
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News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
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Court sentences Northland sexual offender to prison
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'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residents
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Isolated communities look after each other in aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle
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Cyclone may have long-term impact on Northland house prices
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Whangārei Heads Rd at Tamaterau re-opened following crash
Single vehicle crash closes road
Truck blocking SH1 detour now moving; Civil Defence responds to 'muppets' name calling
Traffic was disrupted again on the SH1 light vehicle detour.
'There's no doubt' it's Pablo: Mystery of the missing macaw grips Auckland
Pablo's owner won't give up on him - and a whole community swooped in to help.
Traffic south of Whangārei due to roadworks
There are multiple disruptions on SH1 in Northland today.
'The victim relied upon you': Caregiver ignored elderly woman's open wounds for months
It was only when police arrived at her property they discovered she needed urgent care.
‘It’s starting to smell pretty bad’: Growers reeling from lost crops and fields of ‘rotting kumara’
Northland kūmara growers are coming to grips with widespread devastation to their crops.
Northland Paralympian nominated for World Sports Award
Cameron Leslie is a nominee for a global sports award this year.
Lack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woes
Northland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.
Whangārei MP on priorities for the Government post-cyclone
Emily Henderson thanks those that chipped in to help during Cyclone Gabrielle,
Whangārei mayor vows to push the case on Three Waters, despite court ruling
Whangārei mayor reacts to High Cout judgment on Three Waters'
Far North council CEO resigns after less than a year in the job
The council wouldn't say why the CEO resigned so early in his tenure.
A baptism of water for new Ngapuhi leader to deal with from day one
“We have learnt a lot from Covid and other issues where Māori have had to stand up.”
'It's what we're there for': Lifeguards save life of teen pulled unconscious from surf
Lifeguards swooped into action after recognising the unconscious swimmer wasn't breathing.
Some power charges could go up in Northland
Lines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.
Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
10 days with no power, seven days trapped - life inside an isolated Northland valley
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Hospitality community rallies around Quail Cafe owner as future uncertain
They're fundraising in a bid to "help the Quail fly again".
Generator sales through the roof as homes still without power in Northland
Power outages are persisting across the Northland region following Cyclone Gabrielle.