Social housing concerns spark record public meeting in Kerikeri
Kāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.
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Kāinga Ora won't come to public meeting about Kerikeri social housing plans
The housing agency says it has to be neutral so can’t take part in the 'political' event.
‘Don’t be an idiot’: Man’s plea after losing mum, little brother in head-on crash
Grieving family wants tougher penalties for fatal crash drivers under influence of drugs.
Double-fatal crash driver had meth, cannabis in his system
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Joe Bennett: Far North road trip wasn't without challenges
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Kerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP access
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Northland lawyer takes the silk as the region's first King’s Counsel
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Whangārei records lowest ever March temperature with dry, cool start to autumn - but more rain and higher temps expected
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Social housing plans spark town meeting in Kerikeri
Organisers say they support more social housing but it needs to be part of a broader plan.
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One-night festival features 10 bike-themed short films from NZ and around the world.
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
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Northland needs at least 300 more nurses
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New Bay attraction as Paihia woman opens huge Kiwiana collection
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Three Waters reform won't deliver for Northland - leaders
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Whangaroa hapū call for Govt to ban mining on conservation land
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‘Epic’ 16-day triathlon brings message of hope for struggling youth
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Kerikeri land sold to Australian company; pets to appear on postage stamps
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Drop-in clinics for Māori business hit by Cyclone Gabrielle
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Compact housing likely in another Kāinga Ora purchase
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Bay of Islands cat rescue fundraiser provides Easter fun
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Kerikeri's Turner Centre needs ratepayer ownership to survive
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