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Kirsten Warner: Northland trail an uphill climb
As the Herald reported this week, many national cycleway trails are open. But elsewhere progress is painfully slow. Kirsten Warner visits Hokianga to find out why
New coastal law may hit rates collection
Homes and businesses built over water may be exempt from paying rates under the new Marine and Coastal Area Act, which could cost local councils thousands in lost rates.
Emails turn a tad testy
An email row between a Northland councillor and a self-appointed watchdog ended with a colourful message.
Far North 'rubbish' ads provoke and delight
A shirtless Far North Mayor Wayne Brown with a body that looks suspiciously like Dan Carter's. The Mona Lisa in a judge's wig and a bikini.
Protesters removed from disputed Far North land
Maori land protesters have been removed from a Far North sailing club on a District Council reserve, with 10 arrested and departing in a police van.
Wayne Brown: Mining exists comfortably in our backyard
'Mining cannot co-exist with tourism is an urban myth'.