Man dies after mobility scooter crashes down bank in Whangārei
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Whangārei District Council can't proceed with plan to change the district's ward system
Commission rejects WDC plan to change way people vote in their councillors.
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Ex-cop who raped sleeping colleague to be released from prison
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Kerikeri's Troy Kingi wins country's top songwriting award - A Silver Scroll
Northland singer/songwriter Troy Kingi has won the country's top songwriting award.
'Incredibly tragic': Police continue to investigate sudden deaths in Panguru
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'We can start the healing process': Northlanders react to Government overhaul of Covid restrictions
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Northland Rescue Helicopter appeal tops $360,000
Helicopter flew more missions than ever before last year.
Investigator pledges answers, closure for Enchanter families
Commission seeks not to lay blame but to prevent similar tragedies happening again.
Dargaville research farm helping build climate resilience
North research farm overlays science on farming systems
Northland company Dodoland wins Red Dot Design award
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Flutey charged with aggravated assault on police among range of charges
Prominent anti-vaxxer Brad Flutey appears on charges relating to a January 17 incident.
Covid 19 Omicron: More than 4000 active cases in Northland
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Mahi Pai's Northland tour: spreading magic and uplifting tamariki wellness, not to influence whānau's vaccine choice
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Northland town 'in mourning' after boating tragedy
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Northland's electricity lines companies' safety campaign
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