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‘We will make better decisions’: Mayor on iwi council appointments

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27 Mar 04:02 PM

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'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stock

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‘Tough to prosecute’: Community reels as boat thefts escalate

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Man accused of axe attack on police station faces court

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Skills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in Whangārei

27 Mar 03:09 AM

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'Zero tolerance': Police nab youths in stolen vehicle after reported burglary

27 Mar 01:48 AM

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‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured players

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Man charged after alleged break-in at Murupara police station

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Chemical spill at transfer station near Hastings

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Napier electorate could expand into East Coast

26 Mar 08:47 PM

Public comments on the proposed boundaries can be made online.

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