The future of heavy metal hails from Northland - Waipū band Alien Weaponry
"For metallers, it's bigger than being on the cover of Rolling Stone."
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Kensington's Patricia Murray makes national singles quarter-finals
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Central Whangārei cordoned off after suspected gas leak
Emergency services called to suspected gas leak in central Whangārei
Most of the boaties who could be fined were caught speeding
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Tiny agents on a mission to control weeds
Biocontrol agents are replacing the need for farmers to spray to control weeds.
Identity of Waipū's adored local celebrity revealed
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Youth were urged to vote last election - they listened
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Two house fires in two days at Mangamuka
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Girl power rules: Women dominate BOI Music Festival on and off stage
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Saturday night's Mangapai heist hits multiple homes
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Five families left homeless by fire in one month
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Demand for water increases across Northland
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People can still visit Northland's historic Māngungu Mission during work
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