Hundreds turn out as Tuia 250 crews welcomed
Crews were greeted by members of the local Pasifika community before a powerful powhiri.
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Over 100km of Northland state highway lanes to be repaired before Christmas
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Northland's RWC correspondent previews last ABs game
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Fast Five netball promoting fun and festivity
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$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in North
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New and old councillors sworn in for Far North
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Photos: Art lovers flock to Kerikeri studio trail
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Sharemilkers lead way back to the future in glass bottles
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Shearing: Close call, but all power to the King
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Eastwood: Awards night a great success
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Food programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boost
Grant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.
Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days
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Police graduate: Honour to lead karanga at graduation
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Police share meaning of tattoos as part of recruitment campaign
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Workshop better than office desk: Students learn trades skills before leaving school
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CEO pledges $25,000 to Kauri Club Fund
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Multiple sclerosis charity faces total loss after town hall fire
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Surfing: Ruddell's win a perfect birthday present
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Northland cops walk length of NZ for Blue Light
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Tuia 250: Flotilla to arrive in Whangārei
Tuia 250 marks 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā.
Fleeing man found in mangroves by police dog and handler
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Photos: InnoNative Market draws a crowd
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Showjumping Grand Prix sees huge numbers
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Woman hit by axe as it smashes through windscreen
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Inflatable vest like airbag for motorcylists in crash
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Teacher aides feel undervalued
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