Rescue helicopter called to ship off Northland
A crew member has been rescued from a cruise ship north of Cape Reinga, after suffering a serious eye injury.
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Drug accused loses secrecy bid
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
Hammer blow wrecked man's life
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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Regional council says no to most GE views
Despite receiving 314 submissions calling for genetic engineering precautions in the Regional Policy Statement, Northland Regional Council has rejected them all
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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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Rugby League 9-A-Side, Kensington Park
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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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Sport
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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Destination Northland
Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
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Prisoner gets $350 for extra day
A man sentenced to two months in prison begged a judge to keep him locked up for an extra day so he could pocket a $350 Winz grant. In the Masterton District Court this week, Darryl Leonard Connor, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching a protection order and one of receiving stolen property. Judge Tom Broadmore had decided to sentence Connor to two months' jail but changed his mind after a plea from Connor to impose an extra day, making him eligible for a Work and Income Steps to Freedom grant, at taxpayers' expense. Defence lawyer Virginia Pearson said Connor wanted to be eligible…
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