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Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) congratulates its new graduates
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More than 35,000 jobs in Northland supported through Covid wage subsidies.
Sad find on Far North beach a climate warning
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Cannabis hurts vulnerable in Northland, police say
Police say community leaders tell them cannabis harms people, especially the vulnerable.
John Williamson: How volunteers are making Northland a better place
John Williamson lays out the benefits of volunteering for the community.
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Parenting lessons making a difference for Far North whānau
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Whangārei family combats food prices with pumpkins
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Body found on Port Rd this afternoon
Police attended a sudden death in Whangārei which isn't being treated as suspicious.
'Had I not had my stroke, had I been on top of my game, that fire would not have been lit' - Semenoff
Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing
First case of new Omicron sub-variant in community, 11 deaths
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Don't panic - Whangārei smoke just burn-offs
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Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North
Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.
Arty Football Fern's tribute to trio of women's world cups
Northland Football Fern Hannah Wilkinson paints impressive mural at Eden Park
Northland employee drought: Sawmill forced to scale back operation
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NZTA asks Northlanders for opinions on plan to reduce speed limits on state highways
Consultation open on plans to reduce Northland's state highway speed limits
Northland Inc: Our international borders are opening, so are we ready?
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The latest news bites from around the region.
Restoration of Old Town Hall pencilled in
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Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Avocado nursery sees benefits of signing up to biosecurity scheme
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Opinion: For Whangārei, Budget '22 may be the best yet
Emily Henderson highlights the benefits to Whangārei from this year's Budget.
Sick baby may have lived if he wasn't sent home from emergency department
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Omicron outbreak: 8435 new cases, 15 virus-related deaths; how to download new vaccine pass
The updated My Vaccine Pass is simple to request through My Covid Record.
'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North Beach
Department of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.
NZ stays at orange, Omicron second wave tipped for winter
Chris Hipkins says the next review of the settings will be in late June.
Northland police justified in using dog, IPCA rules
The use of police dog was justified, the IPCA has ruled.
Whina producer brings film home to Far North
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