‘Really disruptive’: Northland businesses hit hard by fibre outage
Northland businesses hit by 12-hour internet outage after digger damages fibre cable.
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Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Thieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 days
Thieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland
Urupukapuka Island - a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs
There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island
Police investigate after man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital with serious injuries
A seriously injured man dropped off at Dargaville Hospital has undergone surgery
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'
Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Why these Northland events are bringing festive joy to the community
There is no need for people to be alone or hungry on Christmas Day with two free events.
Rāhui in place after man found dead on Far North beach
Hapū have imposed a rahui near Mitimiti Beach after a man's body was found there
How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026
Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.
'Completely unacceptable': Police escape injury in alleged car ramming
Thankfully no one was hurt when a man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Young couple left with 44c to pay mortgage after bank card fraud
A young mum is warning anyone who finds a bank card to be careful how they advertise it.
'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdose
Trevor Flood was being treated for cancer when he suffered a significant brain injury.
Northlanders really need to talk more openly about suicide prevention worker says
Some believe more open discussion about suicide is a vital tool.
National hīkoi opposed to Government bill to start in Far North
Anti-Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi starts at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua on Monday.
Tiny Northland plant at big risk of extinction judged a NZ favourite
A tiny and very rare Northland lake plant, Trithuria inconspicua, has been voted ‘New Zeal
$18m in three payments to Northpower's 60,000 customers
Northpower giving $18 million to its customers in power payments.
'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back home
When it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons
Hospital without night doctors is safe, Health NZ says
Dargaville Hospital a-okay, although high-risk patients taken to Whangārei Hospital.
Keeping Dargaville Hospital open '100% political decision', leaked email says
Staff say keeping the hospital "fully functioning" is a political, not clinical, decision.
Northland historic site investigation into DoC's alleged role in destruction
Northland coach road allegedly destroyed after consent from DoC.
'Vulnerable population': Residents relieved liquor licence application declined
Dozens of Ruawai residents are rejoicing after a liquor licence application was declined.
Community stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwi
There's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.
'We’d prefer to know the truth': Joanna Sione-Lauaki's family still living day-to-day as homicide remains unsolved
The Dargaville mother-of-eight died on August 2 and her homicide investigation continues.
'Dark feeling': Retired NRL players open up on mental health
Roy Asotasi, Jason Nightingale, Louis Armstrong and Sione Faumuina visit a workplace.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
'Great result': Four arrested after spate of offences in Kaipara and Whangārei
Four people have been arrested after a spate of offending across Kaipara and Whangārei.
Dargaville Hospital again without a doctor most nights this week
There are also 'a number of gaps' in the roster for the rest of the month - leaked memo.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
Dargaville crime and Middle East conflict | Focus Morning Bulletin October 2, 2024
Dargaville locals fear for safety, Iran launches missile attack on Israel and NCEA in for a shake-up.