Lamb raid at Whangārei care home
Residents at a Whangārei rest home were delighted with the visit of two little lambs.
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News snippets from across the region.
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Dog theft likely 'easy money for heartless thieves' says owner
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5312 new Covid cases, 28 virus-related deaths
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High employment, Covid-19 see high rates of teens leave school early - principals
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Faulty towbar: Firm ordered to pay $200k over crash that killed 9yo girl
Whangārei-based logistics company to pay reparation to family of 9-year-old girl.
Claim says Māori rugby league is creating zero pathways for Māori and Pacific talent
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