Whangārei SPCA has report that dog died after being left in hot car
Whangārei SPCA has report that dog died after being left in hot car
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Attack was spearfisherman's second encounter with a shark that day
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95-year-old devastated after 'best friend' put down following attack by 6 dogs
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95-year-old Northland man's pet has to be put down after attack by six dogs
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Spur-of-the-moment decision led to fatal shooting of John Harris
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Unruly freedom campers face $200 fine
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Surf life savers' much-needed radios stolen
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Army might be needed to help with Northland meningococcal vaccine programme
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Stranded whales believed attacked by orcas
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Ambulance staff hired out for private events
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Oil spill but Marsden Pt refinery sucks it up
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Thousands start voting on new Ngāpuhi Treaty negotiations plan
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$7.1m Govt injection for BOI Hospital primary health centre
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Health board kept quiet about rise of disease
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