Whangārei scrub fire update
Fire and Emergency NZ operations manager Denis Cooper provides an update on the fire in Whangārei scrub fire.
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The cause of the fire is not yet know but an investigation will take place on Friday.
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Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
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‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
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Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spot
Far North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
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Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei
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Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls: Courtroom chaos as violence escalates
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NZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winners
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