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Toppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled out

Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.

‘Leave, then we can talk’: Minister’s ultimatum to hapū occupying abandoned Towai school

Their presence has made it tricky for the private owner to sell the site.

Special part of the motu: Northlanders urged to get into the spirit of Matariki

What's on in Northland during this year's Matariki celebrations.

'I’m just one of the boys': Northland woman leading the way in a man's world

'I was gobsmacked. I haven’t won anything in my whole entire life.'

'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructure

Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.

Real soul food: The Hāngi Master reveals top tips to eating well this Matariki

Matariki is all about food and whānau. Here's some tips to eating traditional Māori kai.

'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 Northlanders

Simeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.

Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial in Whangārei

Abrupt halt to High Court murder trial at Whangārei.

Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout

Energy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.

A big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delays

The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.

SH10 roadworks in Far North should end farmer's safety concerns

Far North farmer delighted highway work finally under way on dangerous surface.

Goodbye Great Plate, hello Creative Cup: New fundraiser to feature at Quarry Arts Centre

After years of exhibiting plates as their fundraiser, cups now take centre stage.

Concerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to Northland

Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.

Bridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet again

The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.

Occupied Northland school pulled from sale after vendor dies

Hapū members have occupied the former Tōwai School site since the end of March.

Hundreds of spaces in Northland for National Volunteer Week

Far North volunteers say helping others brings great rewards.

Every dog has its (work)day in Kaitāia ahead of National Take Your Dog To Work Day

The Far North town is already leading the pack.

News briefs from the Far North - Manu Masters to make splash, dog vaccinations and Laughs on Tour

News snippets from the Far North.