Person dies at Paranui Falls, police confirm
St John was notified to the incident at about 11.09am.
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'Do the right thing' – Police call for information after home invasion
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Locals watch from the beach while NZ/US navies hunt for mines in Tauranga Bay
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Kaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward ruling
Judge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.
Whangārei Boys' High School board to be sentenced after student's death
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The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
Mangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening planned
SH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.
Mea Motu's world boxing title unification bout off but Aussie opponent lined up instead
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Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader
Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.
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Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
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