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'It's a buzz': Pork Pie charity run retraces classic movie route
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'This was an incredibly difficult decision but the best for Manni.'
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Seven helicopters fighting a huge Cape Rēinga wildfire; part of SH1 closed
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Whangārei District Council won’t remove couple occupying Onerahi land
The couple set up a makeshift home after they had to leave their emergency housing.
Iconic artist Selwyn Muru's life's work showcased in prestigious art centre
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'It’s a massive problem': The barriers to timely endometriosis diagnosis
Research showed on average it took five GP visits over eight years to receive a diagnosis.
Nicotine lozenges may have spurred prisoner's roof-climbing antics
Corrections to launch full review of incident at Ngawha Prison.
House razed despite firefighters' best efforts
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Open roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealed
Easter travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Campground evacuated, 10 choppers at work as blaze closes SH1 near Cape Rēinga
The blaze has spread over 390ha between Te Werahi Beach and SH1.
Iwi urges people to stay off roads as Cape Rēinga blaze still burns
Multiple fire crews have been called to the remote scrub fire at Cape Rēinga.
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‘So blessed’: Families move into new homes after living in cars, emergency housing
Five-home complex on Rankin St first new social housing built in Kaikohe in decades.
Man who punched cop and spat in his face avoids conviction
The officer felt no ill will towards the man who assaulted him.
Kāinga Ora explains new housing development at public consultations
Calls for the public to be positive about social housing development in Whangārei.
News in brief: Bus rolls in Kamo; firefighters battle Cape Reinga blaze
The latest news bites from around the region.
Whangārei Marina to follow up with yachties interested in new berths
Auckland Boat Show just the lure needed to attract boaties up north.
Whangārei police maintain city is safe despite growing number of assaults
Police indicated the number of assaults - among other offences - is expected to fluctuate.
Couple's dedication to better farming leads them to supreme award
Andrew and Vicky Booth's passion plus outstanding community received special recognition.
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‘I try not to forget where I came from’: Tiki teen’s rise to top of prestigious Auckland school
Raniera Whiu holds his Northland ties close as he continues to excel at King's College.
Stem students crowned champions after intense battle of the brains
Students created a car wash, a lightning detector and more in the competition final.
Suspected ram raid at Whangārei 2degrees store
Police say enquiries into the burglary are ongoing.