A Kaitaia man will appear in court on ammunition and drugs offences after his alleged actions sparked a callout to his address. Police responded to a report that a man was seen in the...
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Wheelchair-using Northland rapist fails in bid to appeal his sentence
By Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter of Stephen Robert Wilson statutory release date is in March 2030. Photo: 123RF WARNING: This article deals with the topic of sexual offending and may be distressing for...
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Ten years of boiling water in Kāeo: ‘They just can’t rely on the water’
Kāeo chef Anna Valentine demonstrates the rigmarole involved in getting drinkable water. Photo: RNZ / Peter de Graaf [audip] https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018996434/tenth-anniversary-of-kaeo-boil-water-notice It has been 10 years since residents in the small Far North town of...
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Senior police manager alleges ‘boys’ club’ culture among Northland detectives
By Shannon Pitman, Open Justice multimedia journalist of Detectives from the Northland CIB team have been giving evidence this week about allegations of bullying another staff member. Photo: NZME A senior police manager alleges...
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Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece
Freaky Friday: The Sistine Chapel puzzle piece Source link...
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Northland homes without power after severe gales
There are currently six unplanned outages in Northland, including Tinopai and Whakapirau, Maungaturoto. Photo: Screengrab / Northpower Thousands are without power in parts of the West Kaipara area after high winds ripped through Northland...
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Toxic, highly invasive pest plant found at Far North beach
Te Haumihi kaimahi Herbert Readon and Debbie Brown remove sea spurge from a newly-discovered site at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay. Photo: Supplied / Desmond Greer A toxic, highly invasive pest plant that has already taken over...
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Far North homes without power after severe gales
Strong winds have been causing issues in Northland with a wind watch in place for the region until 9pm on Thursday. Photo: MetService / Screenshot Several hundred homes in the Far North have lost...
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Police Seize Firearms, Impound Vehicles Near Kaitaia
Police have seized firearms and located vehicles as part of a wider investigation monitoring movements of gang members in the Far North in recent days. A visible operation has played out across the region...
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Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
International orca specialist Dr Ingrid Visser. Photo: NZME/ LDR One of the world’s top orca experts says a new $100 million-plus marina for Waipiro Bay, in the outer Bay of Islands, could be the...
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