Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
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Students set sights on winning national Shakespeare competition
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Sharks climb atop the points ladder in Premier rugby
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120 young musicians perform at Sistema Whangārei's 10th birthday
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