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Chris Wood and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child.

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'Total disgrace': Mental health unit upgrade to begin - five years after funding allocated

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Mystery of March 28: Why dozens of parcels sent from one region went missing at NZ Post

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Former 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limit

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The speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.

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New social supermarket in Kaikohe to address food insecurity

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The social supermarket will provide additional resources, including a whānau space.

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New Zealand

Pioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speech

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On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer

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'Fantastic news': Leaders welcome progress on Northland expressway

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Editorial: Now build it and watch Northland grow

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'Government needs to wake up': Ucol proposes to cut 74 roles

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Speed limit proposal dropped on Rotorua highway after community push

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Better compensation for scam victims from banks

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Banks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.

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'Gift that keeps on giving': Gardens receive tourism award

23 Apr 05:00 AM

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BoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028

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A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.

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How high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industry

23 Apr 04:48 AM

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SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone

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$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel

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'Too important to fail': Govt, regional council commit millions to protect Whirinaki from floods

23 Apr 04:03 AM

The redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.

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He plans to cycle back after blisters halted his walk.

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More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.

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Your guide to Northland's Anzac Day commemorations

23 Apr 12:00 AM

A host of commemorative services are planned for Northlanders to pay their respects.

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