Utes towing boats, cars stuffed with luggage: Auckland holidaymakers at Tai Tokerau checkpoint
Vehicles towing boats and rammed with luggage made their way through the checkpoints.
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Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
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There was a 1.5km queue for Northland drivers seeking checkpoint stickers for next week.
Businesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpoints
It's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.
The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
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Northland records lowest vaccination among full-time and day relief teachers
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Climate change a human rights issue: activist
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Cop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using meth
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Judge gives direction on self-defence to jury ahead of deliberations
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Principal receives awards for both leadership and mentoring
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Northland teen found guilty of Ōpua murder
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'24/7 operation': Police checkpoints near Whangārei to replace northern boundary
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Iwi helping Northland checkpoints should be praised, Davis says
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Lost wedding rings returned from the sand to Whangārei woman.
Thousands of students skip NCEA exams, rely on lockdown loophole
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Delta outbreak: Seeds of vaccine mistrust sown by neglect of Northland
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