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Iwi dismisses fears of imported labour
A Far North iwi leader is dismissing fears the Chinese company expanding a luxury resort on the Karikari Peninsula will import Chinese labour to build it.
Kaipara rate rebels remain defiant
Many Mangawhai people are still refusing to pay rate arrears in protest at the Kaipara District Council's borrowing without their consent.
Public asked to help protect rare bird
The Conservation Department is making a plea to the public about New Zealand's most endangered bird as visitors pour into Northland for Labour Weekend.
Changes pose 'major risk' to women
Changes to the Family Court system advocating mediation potentially increase the stress and risk to women in abusive relationships, an educator at Women's Refuge says. Audio
Claimants tell of pain of clearances
Northland's Ngati Hine people have spoken publicly for the first time of government clearances that forced them off their land in the Pipiwai area in the 1960s.
Big funding call for Northland roads
Northland council and business leaders have told the NZTA the region is overdue a major investment in its roading networks and wants an urgent review. Audio
Kaipara ratepayers 'liable' for debt
The High Court has ruled that Kaipara ratepayers must pay for debts the council ran up for the $60 million Mangawhai sewerage scheme, which they didn't know about. Audio
Council boss admits perception of bias
The chief executive of the Whangarei District Council has admitted his treatment of two staff during last year's election has left an impression of bias and double standards. Audio
