Relief for motorists in Northland with SH1 over the Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday
Brynderwyns opened both ways on Friday to relief of SH1 motorists
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Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed
Almost 400ha blaze threatens areas of huge cultural and ecological significance.
'Heartbreaking': Far North family loses everything in house fire
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Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land
The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.
Iconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centre
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News in brief: Tsunami siren testing upcoming; prisoner climbs on roof
The latest news bites from around the region.
Nicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing antics
Corrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.
House razed despite firefighters' best efforts
Four fire trucks from the Far North attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman had sawn-off shotgun to shoot partner in foot
Judge tells couple violence in their relationship 'needs to be a thing of the past'.
Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Lucky 13: Serial Northland drunk driver avoids prison
The man was driving drunk on a zero-alcohol licence at the time of arrest.
Campground evacuated, 10 choppers at work as blaze closes SH1 near Cape Rēinga
The blaze has spread over 390ha between Te Werahi Beach and SH1.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
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Man who punched cop and spat in his face avoids conviction
The officer felt no ill will towards the man who assaulted him.
Kāinga Ora explains new housing development at public consultations
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News in brief: Bus rolls in Kamo; firefighters battle Cape Reinga blaze
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Bus lands on its side, injuring one person
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Neighbour with garden hose, fishing firefighters credited with saving home
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