'Potentially dangerous': MP warns of possible violence on campaign trail
Upcoming election likely to be “a different campaign” because of threats to MPs.
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Woman charged with killing two children pleads not guilty
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News in brief: Better access to hospital documents; citrus collection a success
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Police say fire that destroyed Far North home was arson
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Green Party announces Whangārei candidate ahead of election
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Community leaders in Northland are generally happy with the lifting of Covid protections.
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Northland contingent expected at world boxing event
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Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
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