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![IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
IPCA reviewing firearm incident after shot fired, wanted man injured in fall
Investigations are under way into a Far North incident in which police fired a shot.
!['Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders
Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.
![Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.'
![Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
![Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
![Zonta Book Fair in Whangārei has new venue as call for donations goes out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
![Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three Northland projects in line for new regional funding
All three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.
![Awakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new houses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Awakino Precinct in Dargaville approved to allow 384 new houses
The Awakino Precinct will allow up to 384 new homes on a 39ha rural block.
![Askoy II restored 30 years after being wrecked on a Northland beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Askoy II restored 30 years after being wrecked on a Northland beach
The boat was tossed onto the sand about 2km south of Baylys Beach in a huge storm.
![Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kennel cough in Northland: Rise in cases causing concern
Northland vets urge dog owners to be vigilant as kennel cough cases rise around the region
!['Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes
'No one leaves the same person they were before.'
![Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland emergency services secure ongoing funding after public speaks up
Regional council backs down from proposal to cut support after consultation backlash.
![Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland getting to grips with Alternative Reality and impact on the arts
Alternative Reality Gardening Lab 24 exposes Northland to latest technology
![More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than half of jobs to go at Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi
The Northland rūnanga has been running at a loss of $500,000 a year.
![Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fast turnover forestry for green energy could transform Northland economy
Short rotation forestry could help reignite Marsden Pt.
![Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Another solar farm for Northland, with 4.8MW produced by new Ruawai facility
'As New Zealand’s weather becomes more volatile, engineering at this level is a must.'
![Ruawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ruawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland
"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."
![Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Final farewell for Northland rugby legend 'Super Sid' Going
One of New Zealand's greatest ever rugby players, Sid Going, has died aged 80.
![Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dairy couple and sharemilker convicted of animal welfare charges give up farming
Whangārei dairy farmers and sharemilker end long careers after guilty verdicts
![Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Far North keeps reputation with hottest April temperature recorded in Kaikohe
Kaikohe recorded a temperature of 29.1C in April - the hottest in the country.