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Sovrano Estate restaurant plans to seek compensation after council delayed liquor licence.
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Prince Harry's 'Spare' draws the biggest library waitlists since Harry Potter
Copies of Harry's book 'Spare' are sparse as libraries see huge demand.
Kaipara’s Raupo Drainage Scheme to get new floodgate
The Kaipara District Council agreed to redirect funding to build the floodgate.
News in brief: New freedom camping officers for Kaipara; popular Whangārei walking track closed
The latest news bites from around the region.
Army calls for families of 28th Māori Battalion soldiers to claim medals
Many members of the battalion did not receive their medals for their legendary efforts.
Northland teacher's registration cancelled for child sex abuse images conviction
The Teaching Council of New Zealand says its priority is to protect children.
Kevin Page: Going all out for grandad duty as family hops the Tasman
Opinion: The whirlwind of grandpa life and all its joys.
Eight Northland clubs at Waka Ama Sprint National Championships
Eight Northland clubs are hoping to see success at the upcoming waka ama champs.
Waitangi Tribunal invited to Northland to hand over ‘history-defining’ report
Massive report details Treaty breaches, land loss and military action suffered by Ngāpuhi.
Bay of Islands a sea of sails as boating spectacle returns
This year's Tall Ships race included a division for junk-rigged ships for the first time.
Northland’s nosediving breath alcohol testing has road safety advocates concerned
Northland road safety advocates are concerned about plummeting breath alcohol testing.
Milestone for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Cees Romeyn and Nev Campbell have raced the same boats in every Sailing Week to date.
Mystery as ‘misdelivered’ courier packages fill letterboxes
The parcels were addressed to people living streets, even kilometres, away.
Cheeky Dargaville man who erected town's sign at Cape Reinga revealed - sort of
Mystery solved - man behind Dargavile sign at cape Reinga explains why
Northland sweltered and was soaked in 2022 as region went through hottest year on record
The top-four warmest years on record have all occurred since 2016.
Columnist Joe Bennett learns a lot from his once-messy garage
Joe Bennett goes on a journey of discovery in his messy garage.
Northland boxer, and three-time New Zealand champion Lani Daniels will fight for a world title against a fellow-Kiwi
Whangārei's Lani Daniels to get second world heavywight boxing title fight
Guests at home in Kiwi North's Wētā Hotel
The Wētā Hotel at Kiwi North is perfect housing for our unique insects,
Summer holidays put on back burner by Kerikeri kids to bake treats for charity
Kerikeri kids' baking venture aims to support a different cause each time.
Waitangi hui could set way forward for Ngāpuhi hapū
Massive Waitangi Tribunal report calls on Crown to rework NZ's constitutional framework.
Owners of stolen mail in Northland sought by police
Far North man accused of raiding letterboxes up Northland's east coast in December.
'It didn’t seem real': Tūtūkākā Marina still recovering from tsunami surge a year later
The marina will become even more resilient against tsunamis.
Māori wardens on the cards for Kaitaia
Discussions have begun to get Māori wardens back on the streets.
Northland boy, 14, seriously hurt in firearm incident
The injured boy is due to undergo surgery at Starship Hospital in Auckland today.
Daughter killed after car rolls on to tent: Coroner’s concern over police investigation
Report questions police investigation and conflicting evidence about car's handbrake.
Latest news from Northland bowls scene with Gwen Lawson
Good results for Northland bowlers at National Open Singles and Pairs.
Concerns wharf will be demolished 'secretly' and without consultation
Residents say the wharf is a well-used fishing spot, with high recreational value.
Woman told she was too young to get cancer now battling to live
Hollie Welsh, 33, found out she had less than a year to live.
News in brief from Northland: Lotto winner; arrest after fleeing police
News snippets from Northland
Sign prank at Cape Reinga puts Kaipara metropolis on the world stage
‘Cheeky’ sign sums up all that’s great about New Zealand, sharp-eyed visitor says.
'It’s complete incompetence': Restaurant owners may have to sell after council bungles liquor licence
A delayed liquor licence has forced owner to put business on market.
Repairing slips caused by ex-tropical cyclone Hale means delays on SH1 south of Whangārei
Expect delays on SH1 across the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, as slips cleared
Cyclone Hale: Your guide to which roads are now open in wake of storm
Many roads were closed yesterday due to floodwaters - here's the latest this morning.
Nearly 100mm of rain in 12 hours for Whangārei during yesterday's deluge
Well over a month's worth of rain fell in one day in Whangārei.