An $8m problem. That's the cost to move Northland rescue helicopter base, but to where?
It will cost $8 million to move the Northland Rescue Helicopter base.
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Hotel plan for central Whangārei is off and campaign now to save Almond Court flats
International giant pulls out of plans to build Whangārei hotel - fight on to save flats
Nearly half of Northland's kiwifruit exported from Northport
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Bay of Islands tourist town 'not safe for locals': Govt lobbied for more police
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Historic schooner Daring returned to Mangawhai
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Tracks, campground near Cape Reinga closed amid fears of feral dog attacks
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News snippets from Northland
1160 containers to be shifted from Northport to Auckland; and new gun licences introduced.
Refining NZ given the go-ahead to operate for another 35 years
No decision on import terminal made at the refinery.
Northpower focused on UFB for subdivisions, satellite communities
Northpower buys Crown Infrastructure Partners' last shares in subsidiary Northpower Fibre.
Scores of first-timers at campgrounds in Northland
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Northland lifeguards keep more than 18,000 Kiwis safe this summer
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Holidaymakers begin to return home on an overcast day
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70 Northland schoolgirls attend Girls in Infrastructure event.
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DoC worker's 50-year career mapping the country's terrain
Whangārei DoC worker retiring this week after 50 years in the industry.
$5m spillway plan to reduce Ōtiria, Moerewa flooding
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Five more Northland kiwi killed after suspected dog attack
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News snippets from Northland
Motorcyclist dies in Far North; and investigation into 'puppy farm' continues.
Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers
Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.
Waipū Easter Carnival keeps hundreds entertained
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Rescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighbours
The lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.
One dead in Northland crash involving motorcycle - seventh Easter weekend fatality
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Plans for Whangārei Hospital revealed in early 120th birthday gift
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Kaipara councillors put off decision on Mangawhai development
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Clean sweep for Whangārei Pony Club eventing team
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