By Sarah Curtis, Open Justice reporter of A man has admitted enabling a fleeing driver to fire a rifle directly at a constable who kept up a lengthy pursuit of them through Whangārei streets....
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Gaelene Bright’s murder-accused enters no plea in High Court in Whangārei
NZ Police/Supplied Gaelene Bright, 69, is described by friends as friendly, outgoing and helpful. A man accused of murdering Northland mother and grandmother Gaelene Bright has appeared in the High Court. The 65-year-old, who...
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Northland High School watches inauguration remotely
Northland High School watches inauguration remotely. source...
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Four arrested as Police target drug dealing in Far North
The Far North Organised Crime Unit have made multiple arrests as part of an operation targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the region. Today, three search warrants were executed across the Mangōnui...
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Kaipara Mayor seeks National Party Northland seat, not seeking re-election
Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith is seeking National party candidacy for Northland. Kaipara Mayor Dr Jason Smith. Photo: LDR / Northern Advocate He will not be seeking re-election as Kaipara Mayor for this year’s...
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Police look for suspect with burns on their face after alleged arson in Kaikohe
Google Maps The Ministry of Social Development building on Memorial Ave in Kaikohe was damaged in the fire, which was allegedly caused by a Molotov cocktail. (File photo) Police are appealing for help to...
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NZ Govt's post-Cabinet news conference amid Northland's COVID-19 response | Newshub
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins have addressed media in 2021’s first post-Cabinet … source...
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Kaitaia Police seeking sightings of missing man
Kaitaia Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 32-year old Loren Charles Ross-Taylor. The last confirmed sighting of Loren was at about 10.45 am on Wednesday 8th December 2021, when he...
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Hikurangi Swamp farmers aim to set up trust to helm $50 million council drainage scheme
Hikurangi Swamp farmers are looking to a new management system for the $50 million Whangārei District Council drainage scheme. Hikurangi Swamp farming leader Geoff Crawford. Photo: Northern Advocate / Michael Cunningham Hikurangi Swamp scheme...
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Ammunition and cash seized in Northland police raid
RICKY WILSON/Stuff Police have seized ammo and cash in a Northland raid Police have seized ammunition and cash after executing a search warrant in Northland on Thursday. Around $10,000 was seized, along with six...
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