A life less ordinary lived in Navy
Nineteen-year-old Tyler (Simmy) Simeon has travelled far, literally and figuratively, since she was a student at Kaitaia College.
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RESIDENTS DISGUSTED - Ducks dumped
The closest most duck shooters get to upsetting the neighbours is when they start blasting away while some are still trying to sleep, but someone went much further than that this week.
Bay Bush Action undeterred
Environmental group Bay Bush Action is standing by its view that a stray cat colony shouldn't be allowed in Paihia, despite an outcry from cat lovers worldwide.
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A passion for better Maori health
A group of like-minded and passionate Maori health professionals met in the Kaitaia Hospital whare last week to establish a Maori clinical expert advisory group for Northland.
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Northland dogs' time is coming
A local shepherd has boldly predicted a strong Northland presence will be seen in the finals of the national sheepdog championships in Taupo later this month.
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Te Rarawa v Ngaru Roa
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Under 19 Rugby
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Kaeo vs Moerewa in Bay senior rugby
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Mangonui Rally Day rugby
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Brian Jones 5-aside tournament
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Gilmore sent threatening texts - reports
Outgoing National MP Aaron Gilmore has apparently sent threatening text messages to a number of people after he decided to resign from Parliament. The MP, who will make his valedictory speech tomorrow, is believed to have sent messages to lawyer Andrew Riches and others, telling them to look up the meaning of "utu". Mr Gilmore announced his intention to retire from Parliament last night after a series of allegations including that he abused a waiter and sent inappropriate emails while on a government contract. Mr Riches wrote a note to a Hanmer Springs hotel to apologise for Mr Gilmore's behaviour…
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