Housing overhaul welcomed
Changes to the state housing sector are being welcomed by a Northland emergency housing group.
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17 wanted on warrants arrested in Northland
The long arm of the law knocked on a few doors in search of Northlanders with warrants out for their arrest today.
UPDATED: Closure of cat feeding shelter upsets
News of the Far North District Council removing the cat feeding shelter at Paihia may have flashed around the world faster than any new rocket put up by North Korea.
Death threats over gay refusal
The owners of a Whangarei lodge say they have had death threats made against them since their decision not to allow a lesbian couple to share a bed at their establishment went public earlier this month.
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No jail for tossing stereo
A Whangarei man who threw his stereo at police, hitting a police dog, after being told to turn down the music, has been spared jail.
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Nickie Muir: Creativity a balancing act
Troy Kingi is so laid back he makes Bob Marley look highly strung.
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northland weekend sports
A selection of pics from this weekends sports...
Waka return from epic voyage
Two waka hourua (double-hulled ocean-going...
Rugby League 9-A-Side, Kensington Park
Rugby League 9-A-Side, Kensington Park
Tribunal's modern-day waka journey
Claimants, Crown representatives and Waitangi...
Business
Attitude to motor homes rewarded
Association board member Dawn Fellows presented Mr Cutforth with a framed certificate awarding Whangarei "motor home friendly" status.
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Sport
Bowls: Superb end to great season
The weather finally played ball and the last two Centre events for the season were completed at the Hikurangi greens on Saturday and Sunday.
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Destination Northland
Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
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NZ Herald
Kiwirail workers drug tested after close call
KiwiRail has started random drug and alcohol testing for employees after a worker who failed to check his co-workers were off the track before a passenger train passed by and nearly hit them was found to be a regular cannabis user. The agency introduced random testing last month, in addition to developing a new learning management system and safety initiatives as a recommended by a report into the incident north of Wellington. "Our safety record regarding harm to our people has improved since this incident as a result of the implementation of further safety initiatives across the business,''…
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