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Land of the Long White Cloud
In 2004's Kaikohe Demolition, German-born New Zealand-bred filmmaker Habicht got to know the stars of a dodgems-to-the-death demolition derby in the Northland town of the title and then filmed the hilarious showdown.
Teacher victim of brutal attack - police
An elderly teacher found dead in her Kataia home 'died brutally' in an act of foul play, police said after a post-mortem examination.
Cruel death for teacher who was a friend of all
A group of widows arriving at their friend's home for drinks and nibbles instead found her dead, the victim of an apparent home invasion.
Kaitaia homicide victim named
Police are talking to a 17-year-old man about a 70 year-old woman found dead in her Kaitaia home.
50-plus drug arrests in North Island
More than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.
CYF staff told: You are minister's servants
A CYF's manager regrets telling staff they are Paula Bennett's "servants". "The servant knows their place", the manager wrote.
Murder charge laid over toddler's death
The Northland woman whose toddler died of serious head injuries has been charged with murder.
Four in court over Far North tourist assault
Fourth man hands himself in following arrest of three others on aggravated robbery charges.
Tourists attacked after stopping to help
Three Chinese tourists have been left "stunned and shocked" after being robbed at knife point in the Far North