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'Absolutely vital': Government's plan for a new Northern Expressway met with support
The Government has unveiled a new Northern Expressway that goes over Northland's Brynderwyn Hills rather than around.
Northland news in brief: Air NZ backs solar boost with $600k investment
Air New Zealand has funded more than $600,000 worth of solar panels and batteries in Northland through its climate fund. The ...
Local elections: Two Northland mayors face in-house challenges
Far North Mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo are both facing in-house leadership challenges in the ...
Northland leaders urge ongoing caution as ex-tropical cyclone sweeps through region
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford said there had been widespread flooding in low lying areas. This was exacerbated by ...
More than 900 without power, 100km/h winds as Cyclone Tam approaches
The worst is yet to come for Northland as Tropical Cyclone Tam moves toward the north of New Zealand this evening.
Wild weather in Northland brings down trees, cellphone towers and cuts power
About 13,000 Northlanders remain without power after strong winds from ex-tropical Cyclone Tam cut supply. As of 3.30pm today, about 8000 Northpower customers still have no power, down from a peak of ...
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Brynderwyns Route Announcement Welcomed In Northland
says the chair of the Northland Regional Transport Committee (RTC). Commenting today (subs: Weds 23 April) on the announcement by Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister ...
Rock-throwing forces Whangārei bus to avoid route
Northland Regional Council transport manager Chris Powell said CityLink's Otangarei Route Four would bypass Matai St until further notice, while police searched for the culprits. He said bus ...