Mobile GP clinic impresses coastal community residents
The clinic first started in Pataua earlier this year and has been a hit with residents.
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NZ Music Award supremos among festival lineup
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Northlanders urged not to oppose Māori local body representation
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School wellbeing initiative in Northland gets $50,000
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Rudy Taylor dies after lifetime of 'tireless advocacy' for Northland Māori
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Ngāpuhi leader Rudy Taylor dies
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Northland Police denies spike in violent crime
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Northland principals head backs new vaping rules
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