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Council calls for submissions on dog rules
'It’s out the gate' - Whangārei resident concerned about out-of-control dogs.
Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.
Body of missing Whangārei man Veon Smith found in reserve
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Northland police boss lands new job: Claims district's troubles aren't signs of a broken promise
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Rescued rare bird that ate balloon dies suddenly ‘bang, crash, whallop’
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Kerikeri to become Far North's first bilingual town
Agreement between council and hapū will see Kerikeri Far North's first bilingual town.
Northlander cheats death with a miraculous recovery
A bug paralyses Northlander who collapsed after India trip.
Pub assault victim: 'I felt the anger in her face each time she slammed into my skull'
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Chopper used in search for missing Whangārei man Veon Smith
Extensive searches in Whangārei parks failed to find the 48yo.
Second Outward Bound school could open in Northland if great site available
The spot needs to be within 3 hours' drive of Auckland, with easy access to bush and sea.
Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
Man to appear in court over Linda Woods' death on the day of her tangi
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Arrest made in Kaikohe homicide investigation
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Drive-by shooting sentence for mother and sons
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New 37-home public housing project largest in a generation
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Artwork from Far North mouth artist will be sold around the world
Northland mouth artist again has artwork as part of international card sales
Northland bucking the slow housing market trend
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Whangārei man missing, police appeal for help after extensive search
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‘Huge and scary’ waterspout spotted during intense thunderstorm in Northland
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Ralph Correa recognised for advocating ethnic inclusion in Northland
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Far North health volunteer awarded Queen's Service Medal
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Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
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Plea to pet owners to get animals desexed as kittens overwhelm centres
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Northland swimming stalwart honoured with QSM
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