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Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead
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Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
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Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
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Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
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Downed Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failure
The pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.
FBI probes Two by Twos sect after minister’s child abuse guilty plea
The former minister of the cult the Two by Twos has pleaded guilty to sex offences.
Fonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profit
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Whangārei painter scoops supreme win with picture-perfect interior colour work
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Cooking skills added to community work sentences
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Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
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'Blown away by the support': Kerikeri family grateful as toddler found safe
Kerikeri neighbours united with police and whānau to help find the young boy.
Former Treaty lawyer welcomed to Ngāpuhi top role
Moana Tuwhare was formally welcomed to the role of Te Tumu Whakahaere.
Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
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Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
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Navy life means touring the world
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Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
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Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
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Premium Painting Solutions' tip-top painting
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'Terrifying': Northland man goes on alleged drug-induced rampage
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