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Kiwi racing legend Shane van Gisbergen to put Far North roads to the test.
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Two youths were arrested after a commercial burglary last night.
Environment award proves point for supreme winners
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Robert Webb talks giant petrel and other 'oddball' birds in Northland
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Artist on a mission to save Northland's starry skies
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Two arrests after alleged shooting in Kaikohe
Two men were arrested after a gun was allegedly discharged, police said.
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News bites: Rail upgrades begin, mystery roadside cameras, elderly man found in water stable
The latest news snippets from around the region.
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Northland business owners are having sleepless nights after two ram-raids in one weekend.
Top four teams battle it out on Saturday for a place in the final
Ngāti Hine Moerewa United Kawakawa prems side in the final for the first time.
Increase in anti-social behaviour in Whangārei CBD
A small group of young people are responsible for the increase in anti-social behaviour.
Road reopened after crash on SH1, Mata
Diversions were in place until the scene was cleared.
Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
There are fewer Northlanders on the police's gang list, despite recent gang violence.
Contractor awarded $4.3m after Whangārei District Council wrongly closed his quarry
Whangārei contractor to get $4.3M from council after its negligence closed his quarry
Comment: Flying the flag for golf etiquette
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7-year-old to take part in World Hip-Hop Dance Competition
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Northlander Lani Daniels wins 3rd NZ boxing title
Third NZ boxing title for Northland's Lani Daniels
Big rise in e-scooter ACC claims in Whangārei since Beam trial started
53 new ACC claims in six months of Whangārei e-scooter trial - a four-fold rise.
Horticulture course for people wanting to get into Northland's horticulture industry
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Kennel cough making a dog's breakfast of Northland canine health
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Annual Mangawhai Heads Loggerheads longboard surf contest has more than 60 entrants
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Shane Reti: Dental exam wait climbs for kids across the country
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Whangārei Torpedo 7 ram raided less than two months after opening
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