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Bay of Islands Vintage Railway earns top tourism award
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'I discovered a renewed sense of purpose.'
Transforming waste into eco-friendly fruit trays
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'Still loving it': Libraries manager reflects on retirement decision
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Veteran fire investigator retires after 30 years and 973 cases
He began as a decorated radio host before shifting to fire safety and investigation.
Far North approves 10.95% rates rise, slightly lower than forecast
Dover Samuels criticises the rate rise, urging a humanitarian approach.
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Woman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house
One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.
Up to 50 people evacuated from homes after wild weather, clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.
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'Major concern': 200 children lack safe beds in Northland
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Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei
Cruise ship Regatta docks at North Port, Marsden Point Whangarei. Video / The Northern Advocate
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Comment: Two decades of inspiring arts and community connections in Kerikeri
More than 4000 events have been held at the Turner Centre since opening.
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Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
Slip closes Mangamuka Gorge as severe weather lashes Northland
Areas affected include Whangaroa Rd, Matangirau and parts of Wainui Rd.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway earns top tourism award
General manager Lau'rell Douglas said the recognition had been years in the making.
Up to 50 people evacuated from homes after wild weather, clean-up begins
The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.
'Massive milestone': Rare native geckos, parrots return amid pest-control success
Bay Bush Action has removed more than 21,000 possums and nearly 48,000 rats
Joe Bennett: A journey through Cyprus and its vanished pygmy hippos
Cyprus has a complex history of conquest by various empires.
Comment: Two decades of inspiring arts and community connections in Kerikeri
More than 4000 events have been held at the Turner Centre since opening.
Rural news
'Massive milestone': Rare native geckos, parrots return amid pest-control success
Bay Bush Action has removed more than 21,000 possums and nearly 48,000 rats
Opportunities in America for NZ red meat
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'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
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Bidders went hard for "as is, where is" property.
The big switch: ‘I don't care about the banks. I'll take the $8000 cash'
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The unusual-looking property boasts out-of-this-world views and interior design.
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BMW 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition for NZ: next stop Neue Klasse?
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Vantage S ups the ante: Aston Martin sharpens its sporting edge
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Gordon was blown away to get the call saying she’d made the squad.
'They are just boys that want to cook ' High school turns out top chef men
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Associate Education Minister David Seymour says complaints have fallen by 92%.
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