Far North landowner agrees not to dig wāhi tapu sand dunes
The occupation started when the landowner planned to use a digger to widen an accessway.
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Road to be resurfaced one year on from $1.2m roadworks after failing quality standards
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New study aims to find effective meth treatments for mana whenua
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Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
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Family fun day a success as thousands show their support for emergency services
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Man kidnapped at gunpoint, tied up and driven around in the boot of his own car
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'Hopefully there's someone in Government who's listening': Early childcare teachers strike
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Early childhood teachers to Government: 'The system is broken'
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