Residents brace for second evacuation as fire rages in Far North
"Whatever we threw at it, it just kept going. It was a monster and it was hungry."
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$1.28m Russell wharf upgrade completed
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Far North District Council defends dog pound secrecy
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Flood of would-be mayors, drought of councillors
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Russell campground top predator-free spot
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Picking up rubbish begins to pall for Paihia residents
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Police roll out Operation Whakahaumanu after Christchurch attacks
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