Northland
100,000 homes and businesses without power in Northland
An entire region, more than 100,000 homes and businesses, was plunged back to a time before electricity about 11:00 today when a pylon connecting Northland to the national grid toppled over, Peter de… Audio
Power out across large chunks of Northland
The lights are off and the powers out across massive chunks of Northland, grid operator Transpower has a tower lying on its side in Kumeu north west of Auckland disrupting the network, Northpower… Audio
Northland leader says power must be back on by this evening
The current power cut, affecting tens of thousands of homes in Northland, will have significant economic impacts for many, a local mayor says.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 June
On today's episode, almost all of Northland is without power. The Finance Minister says it will be a long slow slog for people struggling in the current economy. The PSA says the Department of… Audio
Brynderwyns reopening: 'It's been a very stressful journey'
"Incredibly relieved" - that's the reaction of a Northland business leader to news that State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills will reopen in just under a week's time.
'Celebration': News Brynderwyns to reopen welcomed
What was meant to be a gathering Wednesday to support struggling Northland business owners is set to become a celebration instead.
Person dies in Whangārei workplace incident
The incident at a Whakapara property was reported to emergency services about 5pm.
SH1 at Brynderwyn Hills to reopen in time for Matariki
The reopening of Northland's main connection to the rest of the country will end four months of disruption to motorists.
Far North council's request to delay putting fluoride in water denied
The council now has just two weeks to start adding fluoride to its Kaitāia and Kerikeri water supplies after the Ministry of Health's refusal.
Boatie who caused Bay of Islands collision 'well-meaning', court hears
A boatie who admitted causing a collision with a ferry in the Bay of Islands must wait to find out how much he will be fined.
Far North's first fixed speed camera attacked
The damage is disappointing because the camera was installed at the behest of the community, a spokesperson says.
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
Weather: Thunderstorm and heavy rain watches for North Island
Residents in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions are being warned to stay inside and away from windows due to heavy thunderstorms, MetService says.
Disappointment as Matariki festival showpiece cancelled
Organisers of Bay of Islands' Matariki festival are frustrated its celebration will be scaled back due to funding cuts.
Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
Family lawyer attacked in lift played dead in hope of survival
The lawyer says the more he shouted for help the more he was hit - so he pretended to be dead in the hope it would end.
Millions spent reopening mothballed Northland railway line
More than $30 million was spent fixing a railway line before the partly-completed project was put on hold.
New Northland legal clinic to address an 'access-to-justice crisis'
A new service is offering Far Northerners free legal clinics - alongside mental health support - in a tikanga Māori setting.
Unborn baby dies after crash involving stolen vehicle
Those in the stolen vehicle were aged from 12 to 17, police say.
Woman dies after cancer goes undiagnosed by doctors for five years
The Northland woman had multiple referrals over symptoms, but only learnt she had cancer months before her death.
