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News snippets from Northland
Utes damaged in SH1 crash; and Poor Knights Crossing on again.
Man waits nearly two years for life-changing hip replacement
266 Northlanders have waited more than 12 months for their orthopaedic surgery.
Seven months and waiting for abandoned dogs in need of a home
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Body in mangroves in Whangārei spark police operation, but suspicious circumstances
Whangārei investigating after body found at Onerahi, but no suspicious circumstances
'It's a new beginning for us': First tenants move in on Puriri Park Rd
New State housing tenant in Whangārei calls for dialogue to alleviate concerns.
'Meet the candidate' events for Northland local body elections - so far
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Cutting-edge scanner will be huge boost for healthcare
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Couple busted breaking lockdown sentenced on meth, firearms charges
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Ute hits power pole, flips into paddock south of Whangārei
Emergency services at ute crash south of Whangārei
Northland's bright young minds compete in two science fairs
Kerikeri teen Nicolas Powell's project could save his school $212,000.
Father and son seeking return of piece of family history
Trevor Griffiths wants his father's irreplaceable Gurkha knife back.
Whangārei students earn three Lions Young Ambassadors Awards
Lions Young Ambassadors tertiary study awards given in Whangārei.
Northland beat Southland to win the inaugural Peter Hetaraka Te Tai Trophy
Northland Taniwha turn defence into attack in their win over Southland.
News in brief: Work to start on Poutō wharf, whitebaiting season is here
Catch up on what's happening.
Sheryl Mai: Doing spade work on site for our new airport
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Call for new highway around slip-plagued Mangamukas
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Follow the rules around burning or risk a fine, NRC warns
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Children's life in squalor
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Double-header at Semenoff Stadium and children's entry is free
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Carolyn Hansen: Why do we empower procrastination?
There is not a person alive who has not given into the bad habit of putting something off.
Teacher launches petition to ban cellphones in school
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Jonny Wilkinson knows full well the value of work to a disabled person
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Our Treasures: Pioneering writer at home in room with a view
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There's a sense of sadness' Northland rugby head coach calls time
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Airport sign advertising Northland's McLeod's Brewery doesn't breach advertising rules
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Whangārei wedding photographer snaps up national award
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Locals urged to come on board on major conservation project
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