'Massive impact for us': Hapū oppose marina plan going through Fast Track process
The hapū want the project to go through the RMA for community input.
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Supermarket, petrol station, showing interest in Whangārei site
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'Aroha mai': Murder-accused apologises to grieving whānau after denying charge
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Conservation Minister visits Bay of Islands to see caulerpa’s 'catastrophic' impacts
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SH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip cleared
Contractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
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New social supermarket opens to help iwi feed dozens of families.
Armed Offenders Squad swarm Kawakawa overnight after aggravated robbery
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'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
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Northland schools see literacy boost with structured approach
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'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
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Mangamuka Gorge closure: SH1 expected to reopen on Friday after latest slip cleared
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Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.
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