Suspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chase
Officers, including a police dog, followed the man in an inflatable boat.
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Dargaville residents "terrified and frustrated" by noisy burnouts
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Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
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Far North teen allegedly used red and blue lights to stop women motorists
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Prime Bay of Islands waterfront holiday park on the market
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Country's top GP award for Hokianga doctor Mark Lankshear
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