Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.
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Prohibited fire season for Far North as dry district’s fire risk rises
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Protesters gather outside court to support Northland’s most well-known green fairy
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Tahi’s transformation: From barren farmland to rich biodiversity hub
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Waipoua Settlement evacuees face another night away from home
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Waipoua River fire contained, families to return home tonight
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