Photos: Oromahoe School celebrates Matariki
The mid-winter Light Festival, In its 11th year, is a fundraiser for the rural school.
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Carter makes bid for third term as Far North Mayor
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Girls' High snatch late winner
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Northland's Ray Woolf celebrates 60 years of entertainment
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Netball: Whangaruru survive WGHS fightback
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Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
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Northland students take on floorball
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Heritage house: Roof lifted on colonial shingles
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Rare documents from NZ history to be auctioned
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Farmer-led Northland learning programme growing well
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Māori Battalion Museum on track for opening
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Opinion: Briar Hales saga setting the standard
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New Kerikeri terminal will help bring greater prosperity - Minister
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WGHS/WBHS smash team squash competition
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$4.75m airport terminal to open in Kerikeri
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Dog's breakfast: Pound plans halted by budget blowout
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