'He'd rather go with Sandy': 95yo who lost 'best mate' in dog attack flooded with support
Jim Morgan's fox terrier cross, Sandy, put down on Monday due to severity of leg injuries.
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Jim Morgan's dog was attacked by six dogs while the pair were walking in Kaikohe.
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Givealittle page to help Whangārei schoolgirl get donated rugby gear to Africa
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Student 1st and 2nd in predator trap design competition
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Thieves steal wigs for cancer patients
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Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence
Whangārei vigil for Grace Millane and all victims of violence
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1500 without broadband after digger cuts fibre cable in Whangārei
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Police cordon streets, arrest man after report of firearm
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NZ Rugby to blame for poaching scandal
If NZ Rugby won't take charge, schools need to take it upon themselves to act.
Egging her sons on lands Whangārei mum in jail
Lengthy prison term for woman who urged her sons to violently assault a man.
High-performance the focus for NRU
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Judge explains 'lenient' home detention for coward punch
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'One punch' punishments a balancing act
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Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
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Thousands line up for meningococcal jab
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Man jailed for stealing firearm and ammo
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Lawyer and actor Kelly Johnson pays tribute to director Geoff Murphy
Whangārei lawyer Kelly Johnson pays tribute to Kiwi film maker Geoff Murphy.
Teenagers the future of cricket umpiring
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Te reo cover of Bohemian Rhapsody goes viral
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Cricket prodigy selected for U21 side
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