Whangārei's lengthy and impressive maritime history to feature in new festival
The Whangārei Maritime Festival is set to showcase city's extensive marine history.
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The young musicians felt it was a worthy cause.
Sharp increase in number of kiwi killed by dogs in Bay of Islands, data shows
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End of an era for iconic flats once saved but now to be demolished
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Election 2023: All candidates in now known - what you need to know about the election
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Unwanted dogs could become drug sniffing superstars
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Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
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Tiki Taane to head Bay of Islands it! Festival
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Far North news in brief: Meet candidates, community grants dished out and scam warning
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Locals think the nomination is more than justified.
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Storm damage repairs at Cape Rēinga to take 4-6 weeks
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Iwi leader says Kaitāia Airport future assured for at least 35 years
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Business cops $405k penalty after tourist's death in ‘horrific’ sand boarding incident
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Home of convicted Northland farmer Allan Titford destroyed in arson attack
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$405,000 in fine, reparation, costs for Far North company over sandboarding tourist's death
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Residents outraged at drivers tearing up grounds at Kerikeri Basin Recreation Reserve
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Northland's Bream Bay College wins big at national Showquest final
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