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Far North has big issues from debilitating fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Shared pathway grant will allow cyclists to go from Russell to Horeke in Far North
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Moerewa speed camera issuing tickets in a Far North first
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Far North rates: 16.5% rise slashed to 5.1%
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One of largest protests for years in Whangārei for national protest hīkoi
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Disestablishing Māori Health Authority is still on Waitangi Tribunal agenda
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