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Twenty two police staff are investigating the death of a Far North man.
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A crew member has been rescued from a cruise ship north of Cape Reinga, after suffering a serious eye injury.
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A man accused of selling meth and cannabis to a woman has lost his bid for continued name suppression but still can't be identified
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Only hours after receiving the Western Sharks' best player award, rugby-mad Kevin Morrissy was struck with a hammer by two young men outside a drinking hole.
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Editorial: Splitting words over cats
At the risk of poking a feline hornets' nest again, there are a couple of points about Paihia's cat colony that need airing.
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Thai PM gives restaurant tick of approval
A Kensington Thai restaurant has been selected as one of the top five in New Zealand by Thailand's Prime Minster.
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Boys' High swing third championship
There's just no stopping the Whangarei Boys' High School golf team. They have been crowned Northland secondary schools champions for the third time in a row.
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Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
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Man victim of serious assault
A man in his 30's was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital after he was stabbed in the neck this evening. Police were still investigating the incident that occurred at a residential property on Dawson Rd, Snells Beach about 8.30pm, said Sergeant Dan Weir. "A man had been repeatedly stabbed, enquiries are ongoing." He said the victim received stab wounds to his neck. The man was flown by Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Auckland City Hospital where he remained in a serious condition. Mr Weir said detectives were speaking with a number of people at the address and are not looking for anyone…
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