'I could see its teeth': Spearfisherman fends off 4-metre-long shark
Steven King is no stranger to wild water encounters, but this was a bit close for comfort.
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Joe Bennett: How the sound of whistling has become the sound of tumbleweeds
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Carolyn Hansen: Ride the momentum
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News in brief: Funding boost for Bay of Islands Sailing Week
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Photos rolling in for Magic of Summer photo competition
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Public hui unites coastal community to aid kelp restoration project
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Your guide to Whangārei activities which will keep the kids entertained
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John Williamson: Our roads will degrade further without a massive makeover
It’s clear that many of our roads are like broken windows.
News briefs: Alcohol banned in public in Whangārei areas
Latest snippets from around the region.
Campers hunker down as wind and rain hammers Northland
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Failed Whangārei shop burglary ends in car crash
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Tragic start to 2023 as two die in Northland crash
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Full investigation into Code of Conduct complaint against Whangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly
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David Grindle: Holidays Act changes are coming in 2023
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