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Letia Hauraki paid about $140 for each ticket - but was told they had been cancelled.

A detailed plan outlines the way to revitalise Whangarei's city centre.

The council website was one of more than 4000 sites internationally that were affected.

The Stage Challenge Foundation says lack of funding is behind the event being axed.

Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.

Clearing rural spots where 'scumbags' dump their rubbish could cost ratepayers up to $50k.

WDC supports bill but those on window-washing frontline say fines won't be a deterrent.

Irish pub earned double its St Patrick's Day takings as rugby fans filled city for match.

Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.

A Whangarei brothel operating next door to a childcare centre that's being built has been found to be operating outside the hours permitted.

JS210217NADGOTIT017.JPG. CELEBRATIONS: Hundertwasser supporters, from left, Andrew Garrett, Ben Pittman, Helen Whittaker and Barry

How many illegal dumps are there around Northland? We know of at least two - this region's second large-scale roadside tip emerged

Stopping the flow of pollutants into urban Whangarei's 6000 stormwater traps and planting trees along the waterways could all help

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.

A_JS251016NADBITE034.JPG The dog that attacked 6-year-old Tyree Walters will be returned to its owners. PHOTO/JOHN STONE By Mikaela

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.

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.