Joe Bennett: A long-lasting fascination with Nessie
Like many a little boy, Joe Bennett says he went through an intense dinosaur phase.
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Northland-wide local government climate change adaptation strategy implemented
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'It's unbearable': Dog owners won't give up search for four-legged friend
$5000 reward and no questions asked for safe return of dog missing in Waipapa.
Whangārei's Oruku Landing development to get $10m investment
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A Northland GP claims the numbers don't reflect the true magnitude of the issue.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
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Northland hosting Breast Cancer Foundation's pink caravan Pinkie
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Lani Daniels sets sights on becoming first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title
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Two arrests after dangerous drive in stolen car
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Pouto Rd in Northland gets first stage of sealing project
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Extraordinary meeting over stopping Whangārei council's $41m going to Three Waters entity
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New playground takes shape at Kerikeri Domain
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Public urged to get behind Chopper Appeal Month and rescue chopper service
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Web series showcasing Northland artists kicks off
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Country rock stars descend on Bay as live music returns
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Freshwater farm plan regulations: A tsunami or a surfable wave of change?
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Years of sexually abusing two granddaughters sees Northland man jailed for six years seven months
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Comment: RBNZ role in inflation mess warrants reform
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Kerikeri Business Association back after Covid recess
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