Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt
Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.
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For the love of beer: Northland craft brewers reveal secret ingredients
Reporter Jenny Ling discovers what's behind the success of two Northland craft breweries.
Woman convicted of animal cruelty now in North selling horses
A disgraced Australian puppy farmer is operating a business selling horses in Northland.
Inside story: The convicted rapist who sold girl, 15, for sex
An interview with the woman who forced into the open a predator's abuse of a child.
News in brief: Raised pedestrian crossing for Moerewa, Oromahoe School's Matariki Light Festival postponed
A selection of news snippets form around the region.
The rationale is that you may get a hangover, but it's better than a migraine.
Apparently it's rare to get migraines when you are over 50.
The fish called 'sport' cannot afford to rot from the head
Improving the capability and capacity of sport governance in Northland.
Carolyn Hansen: It's action that brings intentions to life
What separates the doers from the dreamers?
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump - hair today gone tomorrow.
Denial of ageing is a massive industry especially in the world's richest country,
Dial change: Coast-ing across Northland on one frequency
Frequency changes to Coast and The Hits frequencies across parts of Northland.
Central Whangārei power outage frustrates shop owners, customers
A power outage in Whangārei Central on Friday morning caused disruption.
News in brief: Evacuation at Kaikohe school, footpath work progresses
New snippets from around the region.
Social media advocate meets Whangārei mayor to discuss crime
Top criminologist warns over social media twisting perceptions of crime.
Wyn Drabble: New words are here to stay
New words have to go through the official process.
Miscreants damage car and steal prized possessions
Thieves have taken thousands of dollars' worth of barbering gear from a car in Raumanga.
Fish to Fish: 'It's all about fish and fishing for the people''
Fish processing company keeps fishing local
Opinion: Nothing is impossible, If you can dream it, you can achieve it
I am one of the lucky ones.
Whangārei love affair for goose and duck creates rare curiosity
New arrival at Whangārei park puts the goose among the ducks.
Vaughan Gunson: Let's unpack the transport options
Hard work is needed to promote an alternative vision of transport in Northland.
News in brief: Man arrested, new single for Alien Weaponry
News snippets from around the region.
Beyond the grave: How dead woman's remains could convict her alleged killer
Police detail the painstaking job of preserving a Northland's mum's decomposing body.
Kevin Page: Poo was the theme of the day
Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to avoid the 'explosion'
Our Treasures: Fire screen served decorative function
The screens were often used to hide the fact the ashes hadn't been taken out.
'I love you son': Families' grief as man charged with murder
The man killed in Saturday's homicide has been named as Haze Peihopa, 23, from Auckland.
'White privilege' - the truth behind Act's classroom claim
David Seymour says 'white privilege' classroom incident probably 'enthusiastic graduate'.
Lifebuoy could have saved 'competent swimmer', Coroner finds
Kenny Espinosa drowned despite being a confident swimmer.
Whangārei homicide: Plea from police for cellphone footage
Police were speaking with witnesses to understand what unfolded before the person's death.
Shane Reti: We need four lanes not sticks
Four lanes has been identified as the single biggest economic driver for Northland.
In brief: Still time to comment on speed limits, Book of Ships on display
News snippets from around the region.
Demand for rescue chopper greater than ever
The first half of 2021 had seen some challenging missions including a winch rescue at sea.
Battle of the neighbours turns into mismatch
Hikurangi lose 11 on the trot and face in-form Western Sharks next.
Whangārei homicide: 20 yr old man charged with murder
Police speaking to witnesses and conducting a scene examination today.
Hikoi to Kaikohe: Huge protest over 'modern-day land grab'
An estimated 2000 people joined the hīkoi to the council offices in Kaikohe on Friday.