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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Country rockers return to Bay of Islands
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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
Cost of Pakeha progress counted
The Waitangi Tribunal has heard how Northland rivers have gone from clear and teeming with fish to polluted and all but lifeless in a generation.
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Mangawhai: Classic seaside destination
Mangawhai offers a variety of accommodation, scenery, dining options and natural charms.
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Thief tweaked CV to hide past
A woman who stole nearly $450,000 from a prominent Auckland couple also pinched thousands from a previous employer - and altered her CV to hide her crime. Alexandra Holland systematically defrauded $445,643 from Carter Bloodstock - owned by Auckland Arts Festival chairwoman and former city councillor Victoria Carter and lawyer John Carter - in 2 years from 2010. The 39-year-old Kohimarama mother of two has pleaded guilty to cheque fraud and is due to be sentenced next month. The Carters believe the stolen money was used to fund luxury items and a lavish lifestyle. The couple are now reeling…
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