Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack
Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.
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Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret
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Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice
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Gaelene Bright's alleged killer appears in Northland court
The man accused of murdering Northland woman Gaelene Bright appears in court
Woman hits 'rock bottom' after man secretly films sex act
Man told victim he was using his phone for its torch during intimate encounter.
Patients might have to pay up or lose family doctor after funding shortfall
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Assuming the worst: Residents near controversial state housing estate put homes on market
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Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right
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Revealed: The 'alarming' number of Northland businesses in liquidation
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Passenger admits aiding driver of fleeing car to shoot at police
Passenger in fleeing car admits steering car while driver fires directly at an officer.
Boat flips in surf off Mangawhai Heads
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'Northland young kids were getting addicted to vaping, while many parents have no clue'
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Legal aid lawyers getting a pay rise, debt repayment to be made easier
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'If a week is enough to solve the problems of a 'disturbed child', pigs can fly too'
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Shane Reti: ED waiting times no longer being reported
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Judge tells drink-driver his excuses are 'bulls***'
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Education expert disappointed Northland didn't contribute more in curriculum changes
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Targeted funding to improving Māori health outcomes announced
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