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Cash injection for dog desexing in Auckland and Northland hopes to drive change

Up to 3000 dogs are expected to be desexed in the coming year thanks to $1.2m funding.

'Great news for New Zealand reef fish': Jones scraps bycatch rule change

The rule protects 19 reef fish species across FMAs 1 and 9, from Cape Runaway to Taranaki.

Pacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support

Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.

'Cultural vandalism': Whangārei residents angry over Sunday library closure

Sunday visits averaged 380 people, compared with 690 on Saturdays.

Dog rescue advocates protest for better dog management

Dog rescue advocates and supporters gathered outside the Far North District Council, accusing it of failing to fix ongoing animal control issues, including roaming dogs.

Fed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fast

Jared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.

News in brief: Northland Mudfish crowned Fish of the Year

The latest news bites from around the region.

Paul Linton: Growth will stall unless visitors and investors keep their social licence

Tourism hot spots like the Bay of Islands face big costs locals now shoulder.