Rain brings relief for firefighters
By MALCOLM McMILLAN - Northern News
Rain, rain and more rain on Sunday and Monday finally brought temporary relief to rural firefighters.
Camping makes a comeback
By RICHARD EDMONDSON - Northern News
The old-fashioned summer camping holiday could be making a comeback as the economic downturn forces more Kiwis to forgo overseas holidays.
BMX track up there with the best
By DENISE PIPER - Whangarei Leader
Whangarei BMX Club’s new race track is shaping up to be one of the best in the world.
Heatley aims to maintain balance
Whangarei Leader
Whangarei MP Phil Heatley admits he has a big job ahead of him as a member of the National Party’s cabinet.
Haven for tui no more
By POP COLE - Northern News
Only one kowhai remains in Kaikohe’s Kowhai Park.
Carol practice has begun at Whangarei Primary
Militants have power to start regional war
Reuters
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has appealed to India not to punish his country for last week's attacks in Mumbai, saying militants have the power to precipitate a war in the region.
India's security minister quits over Mumbai
Mumbai terrorists aimed to kill 5000
Mumbai police declare siege over
Japan PM support slides, many want election - poll
St Laurence offshoot loses $34.84m
By DAVID HARGREAVES - BusinessDay.co.nz
St Laurence Property & Finance (SLPF) says it is looking to reduce debt levels after reporting a $34.84 million loss for the six months to September.
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RED, WHITE AND BLUE: Ngaia Copeland and Aimee Cross practise their duet from the ballet Elite Syncopations, which will be performed during Americana, the Whangarei Academy of Dance end of year show.
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Young writers take top spot
Two Whangarei Girls’ High School students are unsurpassed in the country for descriptive and imaginative writing.