Church closes after 100 years
A Russell congregation has sung its last hymn, heard its last sermon and knelt for its final prayer - almost 100 years to the day since its church opened.
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Confiscated properties under hammer
Two Far North properties confiscated under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act following a massive P bust are up for mortgagee tender.
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Texting teens struggling to connect
Northland teenagers are missing out on vital face-to-face contact due to their obsession with social media and text messaging, a social worker says.
- 1:00 PM May 01st
Stolen car reclaimed
When a man trying to sell a car couldn't identify the vehicle properly, a Kamo scrap dealer knew something was up. Mike Dinsdale reports.
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Call for collaboration over growth
A group set up to help plan Northland's economic development says improved pre-work education, work skills and youth employment are keys to regional growth.
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Join the conversationGreat work Jan, a truly iconic event that brings in precious $s to the Far North economy
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Supermarkets undecided on youth wage
Foodstuffs says its supermarkets are still deciding whether to adopt the new youth wage, which came into effect today against the backdrop of union opposition. The $11 an hour youth wage has been rejected by large retail and restaurant chains including The Warehouse, Farmers, Kmart, Bunnings, Countdown, McDonald's and Restaurant Brands, which owns Pizza Hut, KFC, Starbucks and some Carl's Jr stores. But Foodstuffs, which owns the Pak'n Save and New World brands, this morning said its individual supermarkets were still considering whether to adopt it. The youth wage is being opposed by members…
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