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The wife of a badly injured man says an unsafe footbridge should have simply been closed.
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Bay of Islands outlets accused of selling alcohol to minors
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Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
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Far North mayor Moko Tepania will be on stage at kapa haka regionals
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'Forgive me': Man distracted by noise from his Hilux kills 85yo beside life partner
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Family, sunshine and reading the paper secret to success for 103-year-old
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News in brief: Lotto luck; bridge roadworks happening
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Truck driver on job for 13 hours without break when hit by train
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Northland's sporting stars recognised at Northland Sports Awards
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Kaitāia GP taking legal action against council over ‘huge loss’ on occupied land sale
Council defends buying occupied Far North section for reserve.
Woman run off the road, assaulted and robbed in Northland
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'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
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John Williamson: Wombat crossings aren't just a lick of paint as Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggests
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News in brief: Oral health workforce shortage addressed
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He Taura programme brings better outcomes for Far North youth
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Kaitāia’s CCTV system stamping out crime and anti-social behaviour
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