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Northland named in National Geographic's 25 Best Places to Travel for its unique beauty.
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Rotorua Pink Walk fundraiser
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Sunrise Week to mark foundation's 10th anniversary
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A phantom cat barber is on the loose in Palmerston North.
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Theodore Drager's journey from rail enthusiast to steam driver in Gisborne
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'Grinch' councillor quizzes teen reps on political affiliations
'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz urges voter participation in local elections
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Former Old Boy appointed as Whangārei Boys' High School principal
The Tikipunga High School principal will take over from Karen Smith in 2025.
'Reckless': Boat with man and two kids aboard crossed path of 51,000 tonne container ship
Man charged after recreational boat moved into lane of 294-metres long ship entering port.
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
'Come back to us': Whānau of missing man fight for answers
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Pawprint launches petition to ban fireworks sales
Pawprint petition launched to ban fireworks, protecting animals from distress
Whakatāne man looking for owner of British war medal
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What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.
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Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
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