Private island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far North
The owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.
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Police appeal for sightings of vehicle in Whangārei firearms incident
Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
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Kiwi dad’s huge 12-hour mission for pregnant wife’s craving
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Controversial rescue helicopter base to stay in Kensington for another year
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News in brief: Whangārei in the running for Six60 gig; tonnes of citrus for the South Island
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Kevin Page: Getting the inside story on Brissie
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Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Cat chaos at Far North pensioner flats in council sights
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Foul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighbours
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Whangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves death
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Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named
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Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
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Whangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assault
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'Life-threatening': Hokianga residents petition changes to St John ambulance services
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Northland leaders double down on Northport expansion after ruling
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One year on, police urge family to come forward over sudden death of baby girl
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Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house
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Brain injury battle: Court overturns ACC decision cutting payments
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