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Far North's Mangamuka Gorge closed again after second slip in three days
Three storms in two weeks too much for Far North's Mangamuka Gorge as slip closes road.
Kiwi actor brings acclaimed Gallipoli play to Whangārei
Mark Wright's play 'Voices from Gallipoli' features nine diverse characters.
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Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again
SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.
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Far North news briefs – Toilet warning, Northland on Monopoly board and port stake
News snippets from the Far North.
Kāeo rest home criticised for elderly woman’s care
Kauri Lodge under fire from Health and Disability Aged Care Commissioner.
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua backs importance of injury prevention
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Kerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plant
Cash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants
'Zero facilities': Pensioners fear proposed 30% rates hike
The Johnsons' rates could rise to more than $3500 a year.
Smoke from cabin fire forces NorthTec students out of classroom
A female occupant was checked for smoke inhalation after the fire.
Whangārei North Tech' evacuated as fire breaks out at Otaika Accommodation Park next door
North Tech' students were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Otaika Accommodation Park this afternoon, Monday April 28, 2025. Video / Chelsea Peek
CCTV helps nab suspects in alleged hot water cylinder theft
Police were alerted to the alleged burglary around 9.30am on Sunday.
Sticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'
The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.
'Not what we were wishing for': Civil Defence says get ready as more rain on the way
Kerikeri has already received 490mm, well above the April average of 150mm.
Far North fluoridation expansion on horizon as non-compliance continues
The Ministry of Health is paying the two towns’ initial fluoridation infrastructure costs.
Mangamuka Gorge reopened, temporary speed limits in place
SH1 over Mangamuka Gorge has been reopened after a slip that blocked the road was cleared.
Taipā Sailing Club appeals for help after Cyclone Tam rips off roof
The cyclone tore the roof off Taipā Sailing Club's clubhouse.
Kaiwaka Clothing celebrates 50 years
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Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
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News in brief: Council adds warning signs to iconic Hundertwasser toilets
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
Weather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in Northland
Auckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow.
'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappers
She touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.
Cycling champion honoured for trailblazing work in Northland
Steve Gwilliam recognised for having a 'remarkable impact' on Northland's cycle trails.