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Grandmother cleared of hockey stick assaults on estranged grandchildren
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Expect delays after diesel spill causes partial road blocks in Whangārei
Rural road blocks in place after diesel spill.
Judges impressed by 'stunning' quality of Science Fair entries
Students received recognition for their work in the form of high praise and awards.
Strangers tried to save motorcyclist killed in Whangārei crash
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Country’s largest solar farm near Kaitāia producing power soon
Massive solar farm will start producing power in November.
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Northland news in brief: Council considers changes to protect pā; alleged burglar naabbed
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Wheelchair model features in Kaitāia entry in Dargaville Wearable Arts extravaganza
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Bay of Islands Vintage Railway all steamed up for Father's Day trips on Gabriel
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Northland’s world boxing champions to fight in home region for first tme
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Officers nab alleged offender behind several Kamo burglaries
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Opinion: How can councils be more representative of their communities?
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Tiny boatshed attracts big attention
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Family of thrill-seeking soldier pay tribute a year on
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Tributes paid for conservation 'legend' who proved 'extinct' bird had survived
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Mayor and strangers rally to help 80yo man whose home was destroyed in blaze
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