Mummified dog discovered in Hokianga link to tensions over dog tax laws
A mummified dog found in Rawene is a reminder of a time of tensions over dog tax laws.
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Court ordered society to pay more than 38k in costs
Opua Coastal Preservation Society ordered to pay more legal costs after losing in court.
Bay of Islands Sailing Week wins sustainability award
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Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
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100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
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Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
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Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.
Manhunt for 19yo: School in lockdown
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Police investigating circumstances of death in Whangārei
Police are investigating the circumstances of a death in Northland earlier this week.
Four men on cannabis charges remanded in custody again
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Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
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Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.
$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors
Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.
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Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
Police believe missing woman Bridget Simmonds is buried on rural property
Police use excavator at rural location where they believe missing woman is buried .
Water dam in Ngawha could start before the end of the year
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