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Northland showed plenty of fire in the belly and good execution.
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Carolyn Hansen: Can we have our cake and eat it too when it comes to being healthy
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Double awards for Northland builder 'good news' in tough times
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Joe Bennett: The foot - an undervalued, uncomplaining beast
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Police make an arrest in Tikipunga house fire fatality
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Have weddings been a victim of the economic downturn?
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Northland Taniwha's Ranfurly Shield hopes on the line in Napier
It's been nearly 46 years since Northland last won the Shield.
Whānau get warm, dry, secure homes with Whangārei charity development
The 22-home development is Habitat for Humanity's largest in New Zealand.
Residents fear more alcohol-related harm if liquor licence approved
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Huge community response: Far North charity recognised for work after Cyclone Gabrielle
The Bald Angels charity in Kerikeri has been recognised for their cyclone recovery work.
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The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Fundraiser to get Kaitāia darts player to youth world event in England
Kaitāia darts player Jaymie Hilton-Jones needs help to get to World Youth contest.
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Funding cut? Let’s focus on projects and outcomes we can measure - John Williamson
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Commissioners decline plan for rest and service centre on SH1 in Ruakākā
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Charity champions the success and development of young people
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Councils challenge new Māori ward polling law
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Feeding sharks in the Mangonui harbour
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Flooded Far North farms caused by council inaction - farmers
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'Tough decison': Popular Far North end-of-summer festival cancelled
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Kawakawa’s St John Ambulance station has been closed due to the discovery of toxic mould
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