Animals, staff moved from Kaitāia SPCA due to temporary closure over health, safety issues
All animals have been taken to Kerikeri and Whangārei centres while an assessment is done.
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Young gun edges closer to White Ferns dream
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Poisoned wine: Police launch homicide investigation after man dies
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