Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader
Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.
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Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
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Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
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Creativity bursts out of Far North youth art competition
Young Far North artists create colourful images of our place for council competition.
Police drug operation Gambit snares suspect in Northland
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Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
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Far North barn find motor auction attracts hundreds to Pakaraka
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Two taken to hospital with moderate injuries after Northland crashes
Emergency services were kept busy after five crashes at the weekend.
Navy life means touring the world
Whangārei's Cameron Wright loves getting paid to travel in the Navy.
Plenty of experience behind new operators of Far North holiday parks at Ahipara and Hihi
Far North's Hihi and Ahipara holiday parks have new operators with big plans.
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Premium Painting Solutions' tip-top painting
Premium Painting Solutions’ work on this complex new-build in Maunu, Whangarei, helped it win the supreme 2024 Master Painter of the Year title.
Haunted in the aisles: Joe Bennett’s 'scandalous' supermarket moment
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Prime house site or land for disabled workers? Charity makes hard decision
The prime Whangārei site is to be sold so CCS Disability Action can continue its work.
Something for everyone as the Whangārei Fringe Festival makes a comeback
The Fringe Festival is back in Whangārei.
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Three Dargaville businesses targeted in early morning burglary
Three businesses on Victoria St were targeted about 2.30am.
Northern Swords senior rugby league teams make their mark in NZRL Championship
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Surf's up: Whangārei local heading to world champs
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Opera singer Kawiti Waetford converts council meetings from te reo Māori to English
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Mayor calls on residents to look after their dogs.
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On The Road with John Williamson- Enforced Speed Limit Increases
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Te Papa hosting exhibition with Far North students' work included
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