Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.
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The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
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‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North
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Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
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Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
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Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
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Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
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Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
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Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
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Man found with critical injuries at Palmerston North address
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Fizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiums
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Constable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERA
The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
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‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunches
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China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns
China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.
‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%
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‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence paling
Crimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.