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Chicken rip-off, London sword attack and debt repayments | Focus Morning Bulletin May 1, 2024

Shoppers call out supermarkets for overcharging underweight chicken and Londoners in shock after horrific sword attack in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP

'Not without a fight': Rural police fear more assaults if gang patch ban goes ahead

Rural officers are said to be more vulnerable as they police large areas on their own.

Brynderwyns reopening delayed: 'Prolongs the hurt' for Northland businesses

Motorists have to wait another 'number of weeks' before using SH1 over the Brynderwyns.

Region's driving culture needs to change drastically, say police

Northland's road toll this year equates to more than one death a week.

Police continue investigation into the unexplained death of Tikipunga man

A fire started in a car and spread to the house where a critically injured man was found.

A growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plant

Conservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.

Oranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MP

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is calling for Children’s Minister Karen Chhour to resign.

Views of Northlanders aged 12-24 sought for new youth strategy

A Northland youth strategy group calls for input from young people.

Police say no risk to public after suspicious fatal fire in Tikipunga

Police say there's no suggestion of any public risk after the suspicious fatal fire.

Principal on tenterhooks awaiting news on Education Ministry cuts

There is concern that our most vulnerable learners will be those who feel the impact.

'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy

The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.

From studying law to playing the potty-mouthed 'bogan': Aussie comedian Chopper gets candid

The comedic icon says meeting the real life Chopper Read was under-whelming.

Disability funding cuts hurt: 'There's nothing to help us'

Kristy Kewene loves her son James, 23, but says caring for him is tough.

Four-star hotel plans resurrected for central Whangārei

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.

A huge achievement: Kaikohe's new indoor sports complex officially opens

Kaikohe's new multisport gymnasium will be officially opened on Saturday.

Iconic Northland tracks to close for months for repair work

The temporary closure will be used to repair and enhance infrastructure.

Newly released music album from The Surge is Northland's first vinyl in many years

Producing music on vinyl gave it a certain warmth and spatial depth.

The Surge debut their first vinyl with Vine Street Vinyl

Three-piece band The Surge in collaboration with Vine Street Vinyl in Whangārei debut their first ever vinyl on World Record Store Day on April 20. Video / Northern Advocate