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Opinion: Why the Regulatory Standards Bill is a step backward for Māori
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Helicopter boss offers $10k reward for stolen medical supplies
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News snippets from the Far North
Catch up on what's currently happening around the region.
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A child charity saved Nuk Korako's family being split up, he's now raising funds for it
Nine in 10 Kiwi kids endure trauma by age 8 - new research
But parents can cut the risk of lasting harm, new study finds.
More than 22 trees vandalised and removed in one year
More than 22 trees were damaged so badly over a year they had to be removed.
Nia Glassie's murderer: 'Still using drugs, still being violent'
Michael Curtis has served more than 17 years for the murder of Nia Glassie.
Editorial: Why Seymour’s Treaty bill sparked historic public response
OPINION: Seymour's Treaty Bill sparks outrage; over 470,000 submissions received.
Escaped prisoner recently upgraded to max security outran three security guards
Prisoner escaped after kicking open a van door and knocking an officer over.
‘Perilous future’: LA fires spark reminder of threat to NZ from warming planet
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Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
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'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacle
Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.
New model for Supergrans addressing causes of food scarcity and food insecurity.
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'No one thinks this is a good idea': Bream Bay residents oppose sand mining
DoC warns the sand mining near reserves could harm marine life and endangered seabirds.
Letters: Dodging e-scooters at 'Wild West' Wynyard ruins the point of a nice walk
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Russell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiative
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Fast food giant cops $30k fine for breaching foreign buyer rules, top law firm tangled in dispute
The foreign investment watchdog says law firm did not provide advice on need for consent.
Ash raises aviation code at Whakaari/White Island
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