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Council to appeal contractor’s $6.1m High Court-ordered payout
The Whangārei District Council's appealing against $6.1m in costs for a contractor.
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Across the entire North Island, liable parents owe $596m.
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Kevin Page: I’m not the brightest dinner guest
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Exhibition on meteorites and satellites a hit with students in Northland
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Dead dolphins transported to Massey University to determine cause of death
The stranding of 6 common dolphins at Ruakākā Beach is the first in Bream Bay since 2001.
Government cans $59m funding for Whangārei conference centre
An urgent meeting with the Finance Minister is sought over the Ōruku funding.
Couple living in mouldy, run down home call out Māori Development Ministry
'It's like the help has been ripped out from underneath our feet'.
‘Definite spike’ in influenza in Whangārei over last four weeks
A Whangārei GP says he's seen a spike in influenza cases over the last few weeks.
Vince Cocurullo: Fighting for fair when it comes to our water assets
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Six dolphins found dead in Ruakākā, hapū on-site
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Great music again at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
Plenty of great music at Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North
Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.
Why do people poison trees?
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Kāinga Ora plans to build apartment buildings angers Whangārei residents
Opposition is mounting against triple and double-storey Kāinga Ora homes in Kensington.
Joe Bennett: At the age of 66 I feel like a child again
The railway tracks we run along are laid down young and very hard to leave.
Brent Eastwood: ‘Just do it, it’s so good’
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Carolyn Hansen: How to choose a gym
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Meth cook back behind bars: Father set up lab in family home
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Major airlift to remove mangroves from Whangārei Harbour
Passersby were surprised to see a helicopter helping to remove mangroves for the marina.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
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'I think the future of film is up here now': Stars turnout for Far North TV screening
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Black Sticks falter against transtasman rivals: Crowd cheers on home side
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Black Sticks' Trans-Tasman clash in Whangārei
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