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We turn horse poo into feijoas: Northland family dig deep to beat rising food costs
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‘I love the challenge’: Kerikeri teen chasing cycling dream in Europe
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Rare pāteke/brown teal return to Purerua in the Bay of Islands
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Families turn to food parcels as incomes 'just far too low'
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Northland fishing club calls for rules NZ-wide to promote marlin tag-and-release
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He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change
ANALYSIS: One of NZ's top broadcasters now aligned with anti-establishment organisation.
Early pacesetter in box seat for Snapper Bonanza's $30k top prize with one day left
Friday’s best fish of 6.3kg couldn't dislodge Aucklander’s 7.160kg snapper from top spot.
A Northland first: Young murderer not given life sentence
Whangārei man jailed for murder, brother sentenced for injuring same man with intent
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Popular Bay of Islands Waka Festival returns after three-year break
The revived waka ama event will feature two days of fun and competition on the water.
Winners found in Northland Bowls Centre’s First Year Singles comps
Northland men claim bronze at in the New Zealand Bowls Championship.
Guide dog puppy Roxy says goodbye to Whangārei District Council meetings
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Recognition for students at Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
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Without the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.