Hot water bottle injuries in Northland cost ACC $175K in five years
Record winter for Northland hot water bottle injury claims.
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Off-beam: Whangārei e-scooter injuries soar
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Shane Reti: Infrastructure vital for the north
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Northland's road toll rises to sobering 22
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Bream Bay students the new guardians of Pukekauri Dam
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Passengers reveal horror of ferry crash - skipper of launch identified
Boatie who struck Russell Ferry can now be revealed.
Minister's explanation on higher fuel prices in Whangārei baffles mayor
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Our Treasures: Couple's invention opens eyes to world seldom seen
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‘So much to be hopeful for’: Why Kaikohe’s future looks better now than for decades past
Social housing, indoor sports centre, hundreds of jobs on the horizon for struggling town.
Joe Bennett: My two favourite high jumpers
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Council calls for submissions on dog rules
'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.
60m slip threatens Whau Valley Dam emergency spillway
Slippage described as 'quite a concern' but it doesn't mean the dam's about to fail.
Wedding chopper crash: Newlyweds file lawsuit against Robinson helicopters
Young couple and photographer suffered severe injuries in crash just after vows.
Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
Police say the 48yo's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Deaf bowler needs help to get to world champs
Givealittle page set up to help deaf Kerikeri bowler represent NZ at world champs.
Rates in Whangārei going up by 7.9pc
More than half of submitters supported the rise.
‘It was time to show it a bit of love’: Mystery donor’s $100,000 gift for Paihia
New park features slide, waterfall, bbqs, gardens, upgraded loos and disabled beach access
News in brief: Light festival returns, crash victim named
The latest news bites from around the region.
Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise
Hill is returning to his Southern roots as District Commander for Canterbury.
Ruakākā races on this Saturday
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Gwen Lawson with the latest news from Northland’s bowls scene
Northland’s bowling champions will play in the NZ Champion of Champions competition.
Councils unite to push for Govt intervention in caulerpa threat
The councils are working to get ahead of the pest before it spreads elsewhere.
Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
Molly’s passing was a surprise as it had been eating well and its droppings were normal.
Whangārei Boys’ High claims six awards at national Shakespeare competition
Northland students enjoyed great onstage success at the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival.
Kerikeri scooter rider heading to Scooter World Championships in Spain
Kerikeri's Cooper Steen is taking scooter riding to the world stage again this month.
Super lighthearted: Couple bring free community yoga classes to Kerikeri
Kerikeri sessions are about having a stretch and a few giggles.
Fun for the forest's benefit at Mangōnui planting days
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