Kauri gift for Keating

By ROBYN DOWNEY and ROSE STIRLING - Dargaville News

The house of international Irish pop singer and Boyzone band member Ronan Keating will have a little bit of Kaipara culture on display after being presented with a kauri carving.

Great hearts hit $1m goal

By ROSE STIRLING - Northern News

Kiwis with generous hearts have helped the National Heart Foundation's Great Heart Ride fundraiser reach its $1 million target just three days into its 14-day tour of New Zealand.

Competition aims for eco gardeners

Dargaville News

Five landscape design students from throughout New Zealand will be competing for the title of Student Designer of the Year presented by Yates at this year's Ellerslie International Flower Show.

Energy plans jeopardise snapper population

By ROSE STIRLING - Dargaville News

Snapper could be off the menu at your local takeaway shop if Crest Energy's plan to build a tidal power station in the Kaipara Harbour goes ahead, according to Maori Party MP Hone Harawira.