Parent wanted family to die together: On trial for attempted murder and coercing suicide
The daughter required hospital treatment after the incident, the prosecution says.
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Northland volunteers are delighted at the new-look Jack Morgan Museum.
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Kaikohe farmers from Uruguay inspiring would-be young farmers at Northland College
Uruguayan couple inspiring next generation of Far North farmers.
Foul-mouthed tenant evicted after noise complaints from neighbours
Property managers have evicted a loud and foul-mouthed tenant after neighbours complained.
Whangārei Boys' High School pleads guilty to charges relating to Abbey Caves death
The school admitted two charges after the death of a student on a school caving trip.
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Charter school may be coming back to Whangārei
Te Kapehu Whetu principal Raewyn Tipene met with David Seymour yesterday.
Te Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners named
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Whangārei woman on vigilante mission likened to Mike Tyson for ear-biting assault
The woman launched a vicious attack on a man after hearing allegations about him.
Northland leaders double down on Northport expansion after ruling
Boosting transport infrastructure connectivity is one of the key goals.
Grandma traumatised after shots fired at her house
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Our Treasures: Whare Whakairo Project reignited
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Serious crash blocks Ngunguru Road in Glenbervie, Northland
Kaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no report
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PPTA calls for more time to make submissions on charter schools
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John Williamson: Is leaving the Northland Transportation Alliance a good idea?
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Five gold medals at major international awards for Kiwi winery
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Northport expansion's creation of jobs outweighed by coastal impact
Independent commissioners have declined the resource consents to expand.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
New patrol vehicle to help with quick crime reporting in Whangārei
The role of any patrol volunteer is to observe and report any suspicious activities.
David Grindle: Businesses need staff engagement to weather downturn
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'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
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Former councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai Tokerau
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