Articles by Mike Dinsdale
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National
Far North could be best place to see Matariki stars this week
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 2:29pmNiwa meteorologists say people living in the upper North Island are likely to get the best views of the Matariki star cluster...
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National
Covid RAT tests in short supply in Northland
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 2:12pmHigh demand for Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (Rats) means stocks are limited in Northland but more are due to ease the shortage,...
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National
Far North businesses have plans to attract people during Brynderwyns closure
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:50pmThe six-week closure of the highway over the Brynderwyns, south of Whangārei, could have a major impact on the Far North,...
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National
Dotterel chicks ready to fly from Northland beach
Monday, 5 February 2024, 3:55pmTwo dotterel chicks on a popular Northland beach are weeks away from flying off after losing a sibling shortly after they...
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National
Fire at old school devastates Far North community
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 1:51pmA small Far North community is in shock after a suspicious fire destroyed an old school that had been used as a community...
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Crime
Haze Peihopa homicide: Whangārei brothers convicted over death fighting to keep name suppression
Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 3:54pmTwo brothers convicted over a street brawl where Whangārei man Haze Peihopa was stabbed to death will have their appeal against...
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National
Body found in Ruakākā River sparks police investigation
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 4:13pmWhangārei police are at the scene of a suspected drowning after a body was found in the water at Ruakākā River, today. Police...
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National
Courtroom erupts following different verdicts for Whangārei brothers charged with murder
Monday, 14 November 2022, 3:36pmFamily members of two brothers accused of murder had to be cleared from court as a High Court jury delivered its verdicts...
