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Stage Challenge grant unclaimed by organisers
The Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.
Fed Farmers drop Northland GMO appeal
Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.
Fly-tip double whammy
Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.
Window washers face fines if law changes
WDC supports bill but those on window-washing frontline say fines won't be a deterrent.
Bars and pubs packed to the gunnels
Irish pub earned double its St Patrick's Day takings as rugby fans filled city for match.
Who owns our water? A battle boils
Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.
Brothel told get consent or close
A Whangarei brothel operating next door to a childcare centre that's being built has been found to be operating outside the hours permitted.
$1.5m boost for Hundertwasser centre
JS210217NADGOTIT017.JPG. CELEBRATIONS: Hundertwasser supporters, from left, Andrew Garrett, Ben Pittman, Helen Whittaker and Barry
How many illegal dumps are out there?
How many illegal dumps are there around Northland? We know of at least two - this region's second large-scale roadside tip emerged
Pregnant woman explains bridge plunge
Stopping the flow of pollutants into urban Whangarei's 6000 stormwater traps and planting trees along the waterways could all help
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated
Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dog that attacked 6-year-old boy to be returned to owners
A_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela
Council spends thousands on rusty truck
Whangarei District Council spent nearly $29,000 trying to dispose of a businessman's truck worth $1500 it seized for displaying advertising signs on a public road.
Locals divided on plan to fill in bay for ramp
A small bay in Northland could be filled in to create a boat ramp to accommodate the number of boats launched off the beach over a few weeks in summer.
Voters back Harawira, but only by a whisker
Loyalty transferring with candidate from Maori Party to new Mana group.
Ruakaka town a step closer
Oliver Scott, developer of the Northgate Business Park, says he is thrilled that the Whangarei District Council has adopted the Marsden Pt/Ruakaka Structure Plan.