Far North region plunged into darkness after substation failure cuts electricity for 23,000
“There is no evidence of fire or extensive damage on the site,” the post said. “One of the…
Far North power outage cuts electricity to more than 23,000 homes
Equipment failure at the Kaikohe substation was suspected but initial investigations by Top Energy crews on site showed…
Far North fatal dog attack: Partner calls for action on dangerous dogs
However, while her partner of 17 years was a victim, he wasn’t an innocent one, Shirley Orchard said.…
Teen in critical condition after shark attack in Queensland’s Far North
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Protest at Winston Peters’ home shows how far debate has fallen – Bruce Cotterill
But my lack of engagement centres around one fact. I can’t do anything about that stuff. It’s not…
Far North mountain biker rescued after hypothermia in Waimā Range
The rider was dressed in lycra biking gear, which Crawford said wouldn’t have withstood wet and cold conditions.…
Far North crash on SH12 in Ōhaeawai leaves one dead, one critical
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Talley’s defamation trial: Mike Bush tells court he is ‘far too experienced to purely defer to other people’s views’
Talley’s hired Bush International Consulting to review specific allegations in July 2021. “The imputation that Talley’s disregards safety…
Simeon Brown condemns union striker who scaled his electorate office
“I respect the right to protest, but there was no need for you to intimidate my staff. “This…
Far North advocate renews call for mandatory dog desexing after overseas trip
“I thought of developing countries as having poor animal welfare, and I went there and thought, ‘New Zealand…
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man in Far North after alleged threats with shotgun
Because of reports the person had a firearm, the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed, he said. A man…
Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russia’s far east, tsunami warning cancelled
A National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) spokesperson told NZME there was no tsunami threat to New Zealand. Region’s…