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Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.
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'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
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Young sportspeople urged to apply for annual scholarships of 2K
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Our Treasures: Art reveals the early settler experience
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'Quirky', 'funny', 'deeply moving': Our Schools Short Story competition winners
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Mayoral candidate says he is not endorsing himself through political lobby group
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Whangārei Fringe 2022: Living room musical hits main stage
A living room musical based on themes of teenage pregnancy and forced adoption.
Northland family to spend $5000 radio win on Rarotonga trip
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Comment: How sport can help shape well-rounded humans
Sport is more than honing physical prowess: it builds mental, emotional, and social skills
Strong demand for ticket sales for Whangārei Rugby World Cup games
Women's rugby teams to enjoy non-match activities in Northland during their stay.
What's the catch? Is this the cheapest house and land package in New Zealand?
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Bikes and cars wanted to join Pink Ribbon Ride
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Local body elections: Low voter turnout blamed on outdated voting system
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Wyn Drabble: Springing back from a horrible experience
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Trial date set for two men accused of central city murder
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School brekkie programme hits milestone
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Bay News: Coastal Classic celebrates 40th anniversary
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Douglas Chowns' new painting on show in Whangārei - briefly
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Supermarket without price tags: Families invited to take what they need
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Northland art is going under the hammer for Ukraine
Organisers are asking local artists to donate their work for the November auction.
Comment: Our economy in the box seat to ride out global headwinds
I see a future where Whangārei seizes more opportunities.
Nearly 500 students back at school after truancy campaign launch
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'I freak out every time I hear a vehicle': Kāinga Ora slammed for poor vetting of tenant
Kāinga Ora won't consult neighbours prior to its new tenants moving into state houses.
From simple online selling to setting sights on overseas market
Northlander's creative ability in traditional Māori practice recognised.
Local Iranians react to mass anti-govt protests back home
Whangārei-based Bahai'i fears for the safety of her relatives in Iran.
Community supports family after child's death falling from tree
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One arrested in Kaeo after armed police search
One person arrested in Northland following an AOS callout.
Police justified in pursuing car after driver fired shots
The fleeing driver fired multiple shots at police from a .303 rifle