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Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
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A person has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Waimamaku.
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'Thoughtless cost-cutting': 100 patients' care put in doubt by Health NZ plan
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Mangawhai Surf Club signs agreement with council to fix major slip
Funds have been found and repair work could begin in October.
Conservation plan for Far North wants public submissions
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‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach
"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."
Police are renewing appeals in ongoing homicide investigation into Tikipunga house fire
Police are renewing appeals in an ongoing homicide investigation.
Police release new CCTV images in Northland arson homicide case
'We believe this person may be able to assist us with our inquiries.'
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Relocation company apologises after house slides off trailer and blocks Northland Rd
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Kaipara District Council votes to disestablish Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson said he was elated at the decision.
Kaipara District Council votes today on future of its Māori ward
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'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing child
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