Pistol found down the side of couch confiscated, charges laid
A 34-year-old man is facing multiple charges in Whangārei District Court today.
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Anger at speed limit changes: ‘It affects so many people on the roads’
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Machete-wielding pair allegedly steal cash, cigarettes, vapes
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'You did it baby:' Man allegedly stabbed to death over property dispute
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Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
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Police vehicle crashes head-on into parked ute in Far North
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Fiona Heenan reaches her Guinness World record sailing goal
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