Chunks of Northland cut off due to extensive storm damage to state highway network
Huge stretches of Northland's state highway network are closed due to storm damage.
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Cows across the Northland region have gone days without being milked.
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Whangārei cops worst of cyclone's rain: Conditions to ease on Tuesday
The storm is bearing down on the region.
Cyclone's floodwaters drive dozens of Whangārei residents to evacuate
Residents in low-lying areas near Whangārei rivers are asked to seek shelter elsewhere.
Far North could face week long wait for power to be restored
Strong winds and fallen trees have caused havoc with power lines across the region.
Northland mayors defend timing of emergency declaration
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo said the situation was being evaluated hourly.
Cyclone Gabrielle has Bream Bay in its sights
Cyclone Gabrielle is making its way east, brushing closely with Bream Bay as it does so.
Vince Cocurullo: Top five priorities for Te Tai Tokerau
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Brunt of cyclone forces Northland schools to close
All Far North schools have made the decision to close on Monday as the cyclone bears down.
Cyclone Gabrielle: State of emergency declared in Northland
A precautionary state of emergency has been declared for Northland for seven days.
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German piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei Museum
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Ahipara man killed in crash with tow truck
The man who died was a 74-year-old who lived locally.
Rescue teams, army heading into region as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches
Emergency preparations under way across Northland athough cyclone's track still uncertain.
Fears communities will be cut off as roads buckle under severe weather
Motorists are urged to check Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for updates on road closures.
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Tobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plans
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Where to find help and information in Northland
Civil Defence will release details of evacuation centres as they are needed.
Boaties warned: Act now before Cyclone Gabrielle hits
Harbourmaster says boaties have only today, tomorrow to ensure their vessels are safe.
Ahipara fatal crash: Truck and 4WD collide on one-way bridge
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Baby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumboots
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Whangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo says
A lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.
Free legal clinic result of young Northland lawyers' passion for helping others
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Northland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crash
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.