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Far North community fights back over 'red clay' on road
Henderson Bay residents have taken the council to task for using red clay on their road.
Westerkamp shines at Sandy Bay's Polar Bear
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Waipapa Rotary gears up for final book fair
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Auckland traffic costs Kerikeri firefighter world record
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Whangārei District Council to have Māori wards from 2022
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Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Davis says Oranga Tamariki failing kids, commits to 'getting it right'
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NRC by-election after councillor resigns to cost tens of thousands
Byelection needed after Northland regional Councillor resigns
Two women rescued by visiting surfer
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Six60 singer Matiu Walters to host band movie in Whangārei
Whangārei to host advance viewing on new Six60 movie - and Northlanders can win tickets
A weighty matter - balancing act on big scales at museum
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Northern Swords edge out championship win
It was the second time in three years the Northern Swords have topped the second division.
Heroic visitor saves lives as Kaitaia's old bowling club burns
Visitor credited with raising alarm, dragging tenants to safety as club damaged by blaze.
Cause of power cut unknown at this stage
Northpower working to restore power in the greater Whangārei area.
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Northland couple's secret on how they managed to get on to the property ladder.
Far North councillor challenges decision on Māori wards
Councillor calls on locals to demand a poll on Māori wards.
Veteran Northland politician calls for law change on Māori seats
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Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
Kaitaia to host te ao Māori podcast Taringa
Te ao Māori podcast Taringa to broadcast from Kaitaia next month.
'Frustrating': Goodhue laments Taniwha execution woes
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Expats ready to pay $2m-plus for Bay of Islands homes, sight unseen
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Northland cannabis reformers want decriminalisation on the table after referendum No vote
Cannabis referendum "no" vote not the end for Northland campaigners.
Yes vote for End of Life Choice Act hailed in Northland
The Yes vote for the End of Life Choice Act delights its Northland supporters.
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