Simeon Brown on Northland's power outage
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has ordered the Electricity Authority to review a pylon collapse that caused a power outage across Northland. Video / Michael Cunningham
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Person dies following Whangārei workplace incident
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Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland
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Moerewa speed camera issuing tickets in a Far North first
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Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day
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