'Eyesore' to live on - $7m renovation due to start this year
Five of the city’s leaders wanted the old town hall demolished.
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The Northland man violated the woman at least nine times.
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Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
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Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
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Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.
Northland mum and three kids suffer burns as homestead razed by fire
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Sudden closure of Dargaville Town Hall leaves Anzac Theatre in limbo
Dargaville's Anzac Theatre needs a new home after their building was closed.
Showers and cloudy periods in store for Northland after storm eases
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Northland club rugby: Bone-crunching tackles in Hora Hora v Sharks Prems clash
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Paying student fees and five-year bond part of National's health policy
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News snippets from Northland.
Classic car lovers descend on Bay of Islands for three-day auto event
Big crowds turn out to experience petrolhead heaven in Kaikohe, Kerikeri and Waitangi.
Woman who stabbed man in self-defence sentenced
The Northland woman picked up a knife after being concerned for her safety.
Heavy winds rip off roof of NZ's oldest operating restaurant
Roof off, boat sinking, but worst of storm passes Northland.
'Plain wrong': Health Minister accuses Shane Reti of misleading on nurse exodus
Ayesha Verrall said Reti had deliberately ignored caveats in the numbers he had used.
Medals galore for Whangārei karate boys in Sydney
Three Northland boys have warded off a stiff challenge from bigger karate opponents.
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
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Petrolhead heaven as Cruz'n the Bayz rolls in to Kerikeri
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Our Treasures: A history lesson delving into Riponui Pah School's past
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Jonny Wilkinson: An ode to Alfie, the pooch teaching valuable life lessons
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Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
We were into Northland proper and the Auckland money ran out.
Five wāhine Māori leaders on what it takes to succeed
“You’ve got to learn how to get up and carry on, let your mistakes strengthen you.”
Carolyn Hansen: Is gardening the secret to a healthy life?
It fills our hearts and minds with peace and our tummies with healthy nutrients.
Kerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP access
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