4600 homes still without power as Cyclone Tam clean-up begins
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On The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspiration
At 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.
Meth dealer with 23-year addiction praised for rehabilitation efforts
Brian Tito was found with 87g of meth and 'tick lists' of around $50,000.
Portable building theft leaves man without emergency housing
Business owner laments criminals taking firm's "last available unit in the Hokianga area".
Local legend Dot Sowry turns 103 in Far North rest home
Bay of Islands resident Dot Sowry celebrating 103rd birthday in style
Far North news briefs - water limits remain, disabled survey and accused in court
News snippets from the Far North.
Kodi Chamberlin wins Bay of Islands/Far North building apprentice comp
Kerikeri apprentice takes out Far North building challenge
Highway delays over holidays as roadworks continue
Delays on SH10 in Taipā as roadworks extended over holiday period
Power outages and flight disruptions for Northland during wild weather
At some points throughout Wednesday more than 1740 customers were without power.
'You're gonna kill him': Man beaten by teen after failing to return borrowed car
The teen attacked him with a hammer, continuing even after the victim was unconscious.
'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Police name man found dead in vehicle near Kawakawa service station
Police discovered McKenzie's body in a vehicle at Kawakawa on Sunday.
90m litres of groundwater allegedly illegally discharged into Far North wetland
Council and contractor charged with 90 million litre discharge into Far North wetland
One dead in machinery incident in Whangārei
WorkSafe has been notified, and inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Why this Hawke’s Bay gas seep is sparking global scientific interest
Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.
Man appears in court on Kawakawa murder charge
Police say the man's body was found in a vehicle at a carpark in Kawakawa on Sunday.
Crime proceeds could fund drug addiction help, Mental Health Minister says
The Mental Health Minister says crime proceeds could help fund meth addiction services.
Far North news briefs - blockages close dump station, fundraiser's $6k and new play area
News snippets from the Far North.
PHOTOS: Kaitāia Primary School celebrates 150 years
Kaitāia Primary marks 150th birthday with week-long celebration
Prestigious Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award has five Northland finalists
Five Northlanders among 41 finalists in Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
'In the firing line': Northland braces for severe gales and heavy rain
Heavy rain and easterly gales are expected for the upper North Island this week.
Food Hub part of network feeding 500,000 a month, but more support needed
Northland Food Hub reports an upsurge of low-income families needing food to survive.
Homicide investigation launched after man's body found in vehicle
Police believe the man was the victim of a violent assault.
‘Wrongheaded and reckless': Lawyer tried to act as her own secret witness
Lynette O'Boyle's secret witness turned out to be herself.
Grandmother's relentless mission to help Kaikohe children succeed
Rachel Velden, 87, volunteers at Kaikohe West School, aiding struggling kids.
'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket
The project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.
Carnival has town basin pulsing with creativity during month of ArtBeat events
The events aim to get locals involved in arts, heritage and culture in Whangārei.
Man found dead in vehicle at Kawakawa carpark, police investigating
Police say they were alerted around 7.45am this morning.
Mum-of-eight graduates with degree earned during cancer treatment
Parata studied during chemotherapy, often logging in from Auckland Hospital.
Sunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from Wednesday
School kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays.
‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts did
Now Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.
'Your actions were deliberate': Driver leaves couple's lives shattered in horror crash
Driver crashed into the victims head-on, flipping their car and injuring seven people.
On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis
Northlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.