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Parihaka off limits after spate of slips

Many of the slips are still moving, Whangārei District Council has warned.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Northland

Thunderstorms are expected in southern Northland this afternoon.

Cyclone Gabrielle: 6 Summerset villages lost power, communications

"Ran essential services on generator power, fully supplied with food and medication."

Our weathered roads: Is it time to turn to rail?

Our roads are constantly being labelled "terrible," what are the other options?

Opinion: Why Cyclone Gabrielle warnings went unheeded

OPINION: Public relations expert says alerting the public is harder than it looks.

Northland tamariki measles immunisation rates 'too low'

A measles outbreak would be disastrous for Northland whanau due to low vaccination rates.

Efforts to tackle truancy in Te Tai Tokerau need to be 'grassroots'

Where does the funding need to go for it to make a difference?

Single-parent families to mostly occupy new low-cost houses

Affordable living and long-term tenures bring security for families in need.

First hint of timeline for possible Brynderwyns reopening revealed

There is now a timeline for the reopening of SH1 from Brynderwyn to Waipū.

Traffic south of Whangārei due to roadworks

There are multiple disruptions on SH1 in Northland today.

Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community

Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.

Northland Paralympian nominated for World Sports Award

Cameron Leslie is a nominee for a global sports award this year.

Lack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woes

Northland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.

Whangārei mayor vows to push the case on Three Waters, despite court ruling

Whangārei mayor reacts to High Cout judgment on Three Waters'

'It's what we're there for': Lifeguards save life of teen pulled unconscious from surf

Lifeguards swooped into action after recognising the unconscious swimmer wasn't breathing.

Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd

A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.

Hospitality community rallies around Quail Cafe owner as future uncertain

They're fundraising in a bid to "help the Quail fly again".

'Not stopping 'till we get you back my bro': Family's vow to find missing kayaker

The well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.