Police speaking with two 'people of interest' after unexplained 2015 death of Alestra Kepa-Hati
The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.
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Police investigating unexplained death of young child from nine years ago
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Anzac Day is muse for Far North mouth painter Kevin Griffiths
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Notorious meth dealer: 'I wanted to be a dealer with a heart'
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More opportunities to succeed or privatisation? Charter schools debate ramps up
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Kaitāia College’s seniors forage in ancient garden at their ball
160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball
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Hūhana Lyndon: By giving Māori the voice we were promised, there is hope for the future we all deserve
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Te Hiku Community Board grants more than $85k for projects
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Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
Shopper cheesed off with food authority's verdict on bugs
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News briefs from the Far North: 45 new citizens; infrastructure funding available; and firearm discharged
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'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
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Far North's Got Talent final highlights district's fabulous youth
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News in brief: Whistleblowing on rise, police investigating two unsafe drivers
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Northlanders to pay $54.8m in council rates in the coming 2024/2025 year
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