Decision soon on whether teens accused of Northland man's murder are fit to stand trial
Youths charged with murder of Northland man await decision on fitness to stand trial
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Māori writers provide frank kōrero about returning home
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Northland photographer snapped Queen for NZ Post's 1977 anniversary stamps
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Actions speak louder than words: How te reo is a window into culture
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Northland Taniwha suffer heavy defeat in Christchurch
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Football: Central Brown Pacifika wins plate final in first year
Whangārei hosts top class football as the season draws to a close.
Early tries against Auckland Divisional cost Northlanders
Northland Vikings Under 18s launched a late comeback but couldn't get over the line.
'She's had 96 years of wonderful life' Rugby greats reflect on meeting the Queen
All Blacks with Northland connections pay tribute to the Queen.
Young Northland leaders reminisce about audience with the Queen
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Northland Taniwha academy player makes NZ age-grade side
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Northland schools pay tribute to 'truly inspirational' monarch
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'I get tears when we talk about it' Northlanders join world in mourning the Queen
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Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
A Dargaville lifestyle farmer has been fined for failing to care for several animals.
Briefs: Meet mayoral candidates, BOI Marina receives Clean Marina certificate
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Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
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Carruth closure: Did Covid kill boarding schools?
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Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
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Far North Mayor John Carter signing off after 55 years
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