Booze battle goes to appeal
Kaikohe pensioner says proposal doesn't do enough to limit alcohol availability or harm.
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What is the speed limit on 90 Mile Beach?
90 Mile Beach is open road, but a sign at Waipapakauri Ramp declares a limit of 30km/h.
Look what's back! Ahipara shipwreck returns
Part of a 147-year-old shipwreck has been returned to Te Kohanga (Shipwreck Bay)
Off to Italy to represent Maori
The rangatahi will be guests of honour at one of the world's biggest kite festivals
Letter: Home again - to this
A reader is devastated after three cars are broken into at a Takahue waterhole
Editorial: Lost in translation
Matt King has only been an MP a few weeks but should already be learning a key lesson
Shellfish warning extended north
A warning against collecting shellfish now includes Hokianga Harbour north to Tauroa Point
Look what's back!
Part of a 147-year-old shipwreck has been returned to Te Kohanga (Sshipwreck Bay)
Aussie court rules on final resting place of Kiwi teen
Australian judge admitted circumstances surrounding case of Pono Aperahama were tragic.
'Well involved' house fire near Dargaville
Several crews are at the scene on Maropiu Settlement Rd, north of Dargaville.
Crackdown on trespassers at bombing range
Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.
Another survey of kauri dieback
It is universally accepted that kauri dieback is killing the iconic trees.
Hero cop - who was once shot at - dies at school camp
Police officer who was once shot at during a high-speed car chase dies during camp.
Forest Owners Association takes stand on pay rates
The Forest Owners' Association has taken a strong stand on pay rate breaches.
Dr O'Sullivan shortlisted again
Kaitaia GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan is on a New Zealander of the Year shortlist.
Letters: Punishing the innocent
Draconian alcohol levels won't do a bit to stop drunken driving, says a reader.
Who wants to be a star?
Film production company FINCH is about to begin making a movie - and needs a star.
Off to meet the Queen
Former Taipa Area School head boy Ezekiel (Zeke) Raui will add to his collection of awards
Paua seized at Tauroa
Two people are to be prosecuted after a "quick patrol" at Tauroa Point uncovered poachers.
Letters: No surprises there then
It's been years since Te Oneroa a Tohe Beach Board was formed we don't have a beach plan.
Kerry Thomas: Time to recharge
Spring is now turning into a busy summer and Christmas is approaching at break-neck speed.
Toxins force ban on west coast shellfish
The Northland DHB's Public Health Unit has issued warnings not to collect or eat shellfish
Dairy: Daisy and co are excelling themselves
Dairy cows are breaking milk records, according to the latest national dairy statistics.
North crew steals thunder at awards
Far North athletes ended up stealing the limelight from their Whangarei counterparts.
Having a say in education for a generation of youth
Hadassah Wharawhara has been selected for a new Ministry of Education Youth Advisory Group
Editorial: It's not my fault!
The mantra 'It's not my fault!' has a lot to answer for, writes Peter Jackson.
Kaeo cop hangs up his baton
Kaeo Community Constable Richard Avery is trading policing for a new start
Jones' work sanctions queried
Northland MP Matt King is wishing Regional Development Minister Shane Jones good luck.
Fears of another 'orgy of automotive madness'
Waimanoni man Laurie Austen has good reason to anticipate the peak summer holidays.
Restrictions on water use have begun
South Hokianga residents are the first target of FNDC water restrictions.
Mangatete Landcare: Peafowl are an increasingly common sight
The unmistakable cry of the peacock is now common in many areas of New Zealand.
Farm programme bound for Kaitaia
A rural women farm development will be hosted in Kaitaia.
Brigade thanked for work
Hihi/Taupo Bay firefighters converged on the fire station to receive annual service honour