First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed
There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.
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'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.
Northland news in brief: Police want to reunite boat with owner; truck stuck on Cove Rd
News snippets from across Northland and surrounding areas.
'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayaker
Johnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.
'Really caring' nurses provide medical clinic for Pouto residents
The iwi provider visits rural areas in the Kaipara on a monthly basis.
Do you know your numbers? Heart health awareness campaign hits Whangārei
High blood pressure is known as the silent killer.
Isolated communities look after each other in aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle
They're still without power, but residents in Pouto know how to weather a storm.
Cyclone may have long-term impact on Northland house prices
The questions that’ll be on buyers’ minds will be, has your house been flooded?
Truck blocking SH1 detour now moving; Civil Defence responds to 'muppets' name calling
Traffic was disrupted again on the SH1 light vehicle detour.
Traffic south of Whangārei due to roadworks
There are multiple disruptions on SH1 in Northland today.
‘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,
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.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Donations, goodwill sent from around NZ
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence said it had been so inundated with bedding, it can't take more.
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
David Fisher walked into the isolated valley cut off from the world by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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.
'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayaker
The well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.
SH1 detour cleared, truck and trailers banned
Two trucks were earlier blocking the northbound lanes.
School principal 'very' concerned by copycats circulating 'stab for stab' fights online
School principals were alerted to the post on Wednesday.
‘Bizarrely expensive’: Council's dog pound project spirals in cost from $200k to $2.4m
Far North dog advocate puzzled why council pound costs $2.4m and can only house 10 dogs
Pro basketball dream one step closer after signing with Australian team
Growing up, basketball was just for fun.
Shane Reti: Region left isolated after storm shows we need four lanes
We need four lanes not sticks.
Cat and owner reunited after cyclone
The cat was checked by a vet and was “as healthy as anything”.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 24 hours that changed our world
Cherie Howie looks back at the day the cyclone arrived, and changed Aotearoa forever.
Sleeping man had no idea house was underwater: Surf lifeguards to the rescue
One team rescued a man who was asleep and had 'no idea' his home was underwater.