Bank closures creating dire situation in rural Northland
Meanwhile, ANZ is closing one branch in Whangārei and moving staff to a nearby bank.
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Good-deed feed for evacuated Whangārei schoolkids
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Chasing the past at Chases Gorge
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Work begins on controversial State housing development
Soil decontamination work complete, infrastructure work starts on State houses.
Road sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Latest spree targets reduced speed limit signs between Kerikeri and Ōkaihau.
Tsunami warning stirs memories of deadly Boxing Day wave for cafe manager
Whangārei much better prepared for natural disaster warnings, say local Sri Lankan.
Jack Goodhue back raising funds for Northland youth
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New Caledonia club emphasises power of sport
Gifts from visiting sportspeople can be a bridge between nations and cultures.
'Grief-stricken' man jailed after partner dies in fall from car roof
Driver should have checked partner had got off the roof before he drove off, judge says.
Whangārei man escapes boat fire off Reotahi, but boat ends up on rocks
A Whangārei man is devastated a boat he spent months refurbishing was destroyed on rocks.
Northport says don't panic if you see activity around port tonight, it's emergency services exercise
Emergency services exercise at Northport tonight no cause for alarm
Fonterra to pay 10c extra for best farm practices
Northland dairy farmers challenged to better their milk produce and be rewarded.
Dargaville safe during Northland tsunami warning
Low-lying coastal areas along Northland's west coast had to evacuate but not Dargaville.
Dog reunited with owner after police, animal control intervene
A missing dog was reunited with its owners in the Far North after a four-month search.
Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter, but 3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei
3 weeks SH1 disruption north of Whangārei and Mangamuka Gorge to open over Easter.
Liberty swing brings joy for Far North disabled community
The swings allow wheelchair users to gain maximum height, not just rock back and forth.
Northland's inspirational women share secrets and insights
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News snippets from Northland
Alleged kidnapper denied bail; and water restrictions eased.
More rain on the cards during autumn in Northland
Welcome rain in Northland but still a long way to go, weather boffins warn.
Northland copes well in face of tsunami warning
Thousands evacuated as massive earthquake sparks tsunami warning.
Northland tsunami emergency services satisfied with response
Yesterday's evacuations across Northland were a "smooth" process for emergency services.
Hundreds wait out tsunami threat at Waitangi
One evacuee, grabbing only his most precious belonging, took his cat to high ground.
Watch: Tutukaka marina tsunami surge not the biggest
Busy Northland diving outfit Dive! Tutukaka had one boat at the Poor Knights yesterday.
Supermarket, Treaty Grounds to the rescue of Paihia evacuees
Up to 500 evacuees were getting hot and hungry — until local businesses stepped in.
Northland tsunami alert not a major for region's schools
Northland schools show their resilience as they easily manage the tsunami threat.
Celebration launches Tuvaluan exhibition
A fusion of cultures enhanced the opening of a Whangārei Art Museum display.
Earthworks at Ōpua boatyard, reserve spark concerns
Neighbours say the work breaches easement rules; boatyard owner says it's fully consented.
Central Whangārei businesses lose half a day's income
But not all businesses in central Whangārei decided to reopen in the afternoon.
Far North residents praised for quick reaction
Far North residents from both sides of the coast rushed to higher ground yesterday.
Wave surges hit Northland; threat downgraded
Tsunami risk to Northland from earthquake.
Monster earthquakes: 'I thought it was an evil spirit'
The first of three massive quakes struck in the dead of night - about 2.30am.