Recent shootings alarm Kaikohe community
While Kaikohe residents aren't hiding away, their concerns about gun violence is growing.
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Police found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe.
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Cannabis hurts vulnerable in Northland, police say
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Body found on Port Rd this afternoon
Police attended a sudden death in Whangārei which isn't being treated as suspicious.
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Former Mayor says illegal rubbish fire was not his doing
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Smoke hanging over Whangārei today is just from controlled burns.
Three arrests, firearm seized in Far North
Police have arrested three people and seized a firearm.
Arty Football Fern's tribute to trio of women's world cups
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Northland employee drought: Sawmill forced to scale back operation
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The latest news bites from around the region.
Restoration of Old Town Hall pencilled in
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Ruawai College students revel in overhauled curriculum
Ruawai College gives students the liberty to choose their own learning modules.
Avocado nursery sees benefits of signing up to biosecurity scheme
Whangārei's Lynwood Avocado Nursery first to sign up to new biosecurity scheme
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Northland police justified in using dog, IPCA rules
The use of police dog was justified, the IPCA has ruled.
Uretiti Beach not patrolled despite being known drowning hot spot
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Our Treasures: Display lets the kete out of the bag
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