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Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone blasts region
About 24,000 Northlanders are currently without power.
4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
Bay of Islands residents are urged to save water as repairs are under way in Paihia.
'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.
'I don’t sleep when it rains': Couple's flood fears as buyout hopes dashed
Gary and Kimberlee Whitehead face frequent, severe floods in Pupuke Valley.
Northland moves to restricted fire season, Far North remains under ban
Most of Northland has moved into a restricted fire season but Far North rules still apply
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes
Cathay Cinemas in Kerikeri will close Mondays and cut weekday hours by 15-20%.
Celebrating 50 years: The enduring legacy of Te Tai Tokerau kapa haka festival
Twenty-eight kapa haka groups will perform in the two-day event.
‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise
His first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.
News in brief: Film featuring late Eddie Hemara wins at Māoriland Film Festival
The latest news bites from around the region.
‘I try my hardest’: Teen makes history for his family as first to attend university
He received a First Foundation scholarship for Otago University.
Landlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggle
Landlords are exiting Northland's market due to rising costs like insurance.
Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop
Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.
‘Personal mission’: Father battles invasive moth plant in Northland
Volunteers and groups like Stamp work to control the moth plant’s spread.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
‘Prolific burglary offending’: Writing on the wall for man who broke into 23 homes
Some people were burgled of sentimental jewellery that could never be replaced.
Local elections: Northland mayors could face in-house rivals
The elections are set for October 11.
Far North and Kaipara water projects get more Government funding to expand
The Waitangi River and Kaipara water resilience projects get a further $41m.
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.
Northland braces for heavy rain amid unseasonal heat
MetService says warm temperatures overnight indicate rain is on its way.
‘Transformative’: $41.5m loan expected to help future-proof water supply
$17.5m will be used for a 22km pipeline linking Dargaville to the Te Waihekeora Reservoir.
News in brief: Police launch six-week crackdown on speeding drivers
The latest news bites from around the region.
Firefighters tackling large vegetation fire near Mangakahia
More than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti
Drone survey reveals massive sand loss from Mangawhai sandspit
The sand loss is equivalent to 26,000 truckloads over six years.
New home needed for Whangārei’s Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
A new venue is needed so Whangārei's Zonta Great NZ Book Sale can hold its 31st chapter.