Kaipara hikoi leader petitions Parliament for mandatory karakia
Paturiri Toatu believes the ban was disrespectful to the Māori community overall.
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Shane Reti: Ram-raids and burglaries increasing wall of shame
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High drowning rates prompt call for Kiwis to take care on the water
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Joe Bennett: How women's sport has given rise to a new language
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Whangārei homicide investigation leads police to firearms and drugs
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News snippets: Search for missing Dargaville man
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Kaipara mayor backtracks on karakia ban
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Barrister Catherine Cull makes history as Northland's first King's Counsel appointee
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Kaipara council welcomes organisers’ peaceful protest pledge
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