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.
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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
Northland people are the backbone of our economy and crucial to region's wellbeing.
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.
What to pack in a grab bag if you need to evacuate
Packing a grab bag is essential to a quick escape. What you need to know.
German piano with fascinating history on display at Whangārei Museum
A German piano on display in the Whangārei Museum has an amazing history.
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.
Carolyn Hansen: Factors that influence our hunger
Our hunger level plays a huge role in our energy intake.
Joe Bennett: Maybe it wasn’t the last straw that broke the camel’s back
Columnist Joe Bennett once met a camel. He did not trust it.
Tobacco outlets in Northland to decrease 91 per cent under new govt plans
Dairy owners' group against moves to restrict tobacco sales
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
Police were called to the crash on Roma Rd in Ahipara shortly before 10pm.
Free legal clinic result of young Northland lawyers' passion for helping others
Keegan Jones wants to help the Tai Tokerau community in the manner he knows best.
Baby steps for days-old Northland kiwi involve sunhat and gumboots
Video of four-day-old Northland kiwi sees bird sniff handler's hat and gumboots.
Whangārei prepared for Auckland-style deluge, Mayor Cocurullo says
A lot of infrastructure work has been done toward building the city's resilience.
Northland news in brief: Tamaterau work to start; and three injured in crash
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
After two weeks, SH1 over Brynderwyns to have both lanes open
SH1 over the Brynderwyns open to traffic in both directions from Friday
Northlanders warned to batten down as Cyclone Gabrielle nears
More rain is on the way just 10 days after a State of Emergency was declared in Northland.
Cyclone threat: Upper North Island residents urged to prepare
Cyclone Gabrielle is on its way. Residents can prepare now in various ways.
Kaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the making
Dane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.
Knuckledusters, knives among items seized at Northland courts
Hundreds of items were also taken from court visitors temporarily.
Northlanders fear Brynderwyns closure will become 'another Mangamuka Gorge'
The cost of the closed Brynderwyns is mounting as leaders call for urgent action.
Young runner from Whangārei to represent NZ on world stage
She's one of the best young athletes in Aotearoa - now she's competing on the world stage.
Three people injured, Western Hills Drive blocked after crash
The two-vehicle collision was reported around 3.30pm.
Police help distribute donated kai in Waitangi
Officers took food donated by a local supermarket to the marae.
Emily Henderson: Government providing much-needed housing
When people around us are secure, so are we all, writes Emily Henderson.
She died in her sleep of a fatal overdose: Coroner's warning over common painkillers, sedatives
Drug overdose deaths are up 54 per cent from 2017 to 2021, according to a new report.
Cost of learning crisis highlighted as Tai Tokerau suffers highest need
Disadvantages for low-income families have been amplified by the cost of living crisis,