'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coast
Shane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.
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Youth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse
'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him.
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Alleged Lego thief nabbed in West Auckland after spree across North Island
All the prized sets were recovered during a search in Te Atatū South.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.
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'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform
$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.
Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months
FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.
Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night
Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.
'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly halted
Complainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.
On The Up: The Northland charity saving sports gear
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Too many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter says
In 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.
Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland
It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.
Schools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishaps
Northland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.
Move Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivors
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Drugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMA
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The hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to space
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Cannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in court
Paul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.
'Ridiculous': Teen's Melbourne health check at risk due to flight assistance limits
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Police name Parakao homicide victim
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Police Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidence
There are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner.
Seven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant named
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Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.
'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks role
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Far North news – reserve comment wanted, te reo champ sought and rural roadshow
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