Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.
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Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
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Day of fires keeps North's emergency services busy
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Northland Muslim leader says hatred must not be allowed to win
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