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Parking pays its way

A total of 757 parking infringement notices and 243 infringements for expired warrants of fitness and registrations were issued in Warkworth in the 12 months...

Chasing the southern lights

The green curtain became brighter and brighter until it occupied most of the field of view. With travel to sunnier places ruled out this winter...

Derailment cause still unknown

Old wooden sleepers were to be replaced by heavier duty concrete ones. Some of the concrete sleepers have yet to be installed. The cause of...

KDC approves Mangawhai Central plan

The private plan change was first publicly notified in April 2020. Developer Viranda Partners is a step closer to achieving its vision for Mangawhai Central...

Twenty dollar winter outfits in Mahurangi – is it possible?

Hannah Dunn’s top look could be had for  just $19. Caoimhe Lane, right, looks great after spending only $11. As we head into winter with...

Disappointing specials

A Consumer NZ survey released this month found shoppers were often disappointed by supermarket specials. In the last two years 66 per cent of shoppers...

Northern tyres recycled as fuel

The Golden Bay Cement plant Old tyres from motorists in the upper North Island will now be used as fuel for the Golden Bay Cement...

Country greats come to Wellsford

Limited tickets are available for Eddie Low and Kevin Greaves’ country music show in Wellsford. Two of New Zealand’s most celebrated country music singers will...

NZTA seeking feedback on State Highway speed review

NZTA says the focus on making safer roads for all is evident in the current programme of works for Northland and into Auckland, such as...

Vale: Dr William James (Bill) Ballantine MBE QSO 1937-2015

Hundreds gathered in the Leigh Hall to pay their last respects to marine conservation champion Dr Bill Ballantine MBE QSO on November 11. The long-time...