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Far North businesses have plan to attract people during Brynderwyns closure

Hope publicity campaign will bring people to the Far North during SH1 closure.

Ngāpuhi hapū emboldened to start Treaty negotiations with new minister

Face-to-face meetings at Waitangi are the first step in the settlement process.

Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power

The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.

Station Rd reopened following closure after gas leak in Whangārei

The road has been closed to traffic from Kamo Rd to the intersection with Farmer St.

News briefs from Northland - Penguins moulting, serious crash injury and surfer hospitalised

News snippets from Northland.

Women’s Blues rugby team tackling women in sports stigma one visit at a time

The visit coincided with a training camp where Blues members enhanced their skills.

Crash near Mangōnui, Far North now cleared

Emergency services are attending the crash on State Highway 10 in the Far North.

'He died in my arms' - Dad thankful to daughter and strangers who saved his life

A moment of chivalry nearly cost Northland father Vaughan Collier his life.

Māori, Whangārei Harbour and the quest for customary titles

The hearing is expected to last three months and call multiple witnesses.

24yo man killed in Moerewa crash after car hits culvert

The crash is the second road fatality in Northland in the past four days.

GP at Shane Reti’s old clinic more than $100k in the red, urges him to fix funding

'We have got to the point that we are running out of time.'

Patāua rescuers rewarded for saving drowning woman with community funds

A bystander's donation and a Givealittle page have covered the couple's repair costs.

Man dies after vehicle reportedly rolls in Moerewa

The crash was reported to police just before 10pm on Wednesday.

Northland's Sandy Bay dotterel chicks take to the sky

'It’s just incredible that they have survived to that stage, given the dangers.'

No light at the end of the tunnel for Northland's sole rail line

The North Auckland Line remains closed more than a year after storms caused 200 slips.

Tyre store completely destroyed in fire, health warnings issued

Fire and emergency has asked locals nearby to stay indoors.

Police to enforce detour routes during Brynderwyns closure

Roading authorities confident detours will handle extra traffic during Brynderwyn closure.

'Babe, I don't think son's breathing': Mum recalls morning of baby's death

O'Shea Tuhoe Sergeant was 5 weeks old when he died of head injuries.