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Comment: Time to welcome back international students
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Girl says abuse accusations against mum all lies
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Employment Court rules in workers' favour regarding leave
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A sign of times as marae teach deaf to sign in te reo
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TRL hailed as one of best models for league in NZ
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Mother on trial accused of assaulting, neglecting, and ill-treating her children.
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Awanui defeat Eastern United in tit-for-tat grand final
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Sept 2-10 production based on award-winning Disney animated film, complete with songs
Northland has single uncontested council seat for local body election
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'Historic' occasion for Far North league as Waipapakauri Bombers defeat Otāngārei Knights in grand final
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