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High demand for Rats has caused supply levels to drop making the test hard to find.
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News snippets from the Far North.
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Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
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New $7.5m emergency response hub for region
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Kaitāia's Rākau Ora after-hours mental health service opens its doors.
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News snippets from Northland.
Work progressing on Far North reservoir
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Generous Northlanders dig deep for Relay for Life
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Helicopters tackle large fire at Whangape Harbour in Far North
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Bittersweet: Popular restaurants to close after 'tough year'
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Joe Bennett: Why the dishwasher has become the bane of my life
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Man charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accused
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Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
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