Robert Webb thanks public for $43K in donations to keep the centre alive
We didn’t really expect this overwhelming sort of support from the public.
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Poor parking at Mangawhai Heads carpark targeted at Easter
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'Heartless': Grieving families upset over request to remove graveside tributes
A grieving Whangarei family have been told to clear tributes from a gravesite lawn.
Helicopters tackle large fire at Whangape Harbour in Far North
Battling the remote fire is complicated by the fact there is no road access.
Bittersweet: Popular restaurants to close after 'tough year'
'We had to make the decision': Mangawhai eateries close as cost-of-living bites.
All creatures great and small - the life of a rural vet
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NZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulations
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Up Imagery flies the flag for Young Enterprise Scheme success
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Man charged with murder spends time in dock making heart shapes, waving at co-accused
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Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
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Couple terrorised by gang neighbour pleased with more Kāinga Ora evictions
The homeowners had to tolerate the menacing behaviour for eight months.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
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Far North mayor Moko Tepania will be on stage at kapa haka regionals
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'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner
Rikki Gordon crossed the centreline, killing an elderly man who was in an oncoming car.
Family, sunshine and reading the paper secret to success for 103-year-old
Nellie Day celebrated her 103rd birthday with friends and four generations of family.
Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train
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Lani Daniels Supreme Award winner at Northland Sports Awards
Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
New tool helps New Zealand's rarest bird reach record breeding season
The 3D-printed replica eggs help preserve the nests while the real eggs are incubated.
Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
Woman run off the road, assaulted and robbed in Northland
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'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
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He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
Three initiatives by young people accepted by Whatu Ora.
Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
The network was all about protecting the community and preventing crimes.
Parents of toddlers found at Northland drive-through located after police search
Police earlier said they were “desperately searching” for the parents of the toddlers.
Shane Jones wants oil refinery reopened, says being fossil fuel-free is fanciful
Minister says being fossil fuel-free is 'the stuff of fairy tales'.