There are currently six unplanned outages in Northland, including Tinopai and Whakapirau, Maungaturoto. Photo: Screengrab / Northpower Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland...

Te Haumihi kaimahi Herbert Readon and Debbie Brown remove sea spurge from a newly-discovered site at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay. Photo: Supplied / Desmond Greer A toxic, highly invasive pest plant that has already taken over...

Strong winds have been causing issues in Northland with a wind watch in place for the region until 9pm on Thursday. Photo: MetService / Screenshot Several hundred homes in the Far North have lost...