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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Photos
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
Golf: Neho added to NZ development squad
Northland teenager Kadin Neho has been the star turn of New Zealand Golf events in the past three weeks and his impressive form has earned him a late inclusion to the National Development Squad.
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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
Ferry, water taxi collide in Auckland
A ferry and a water taxi have collided near Princes Wharf at Auckland's waterfront. Emergency services arrived at the scene near the ferry terminal after being alerted to the incident at 8.15am. Police say the skipper of a water taxi has been taken to Auckland Hospital. Maritime New Zealand will lead the investigation into this incident, police said. - nzherald.co.nz, APNZ and Newstalk ZB
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