'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing child
Victim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.
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'I want answers': Family of mum found dead on beach desperate for information on eve of tangi
Police believed to be looking for man seen with Jo Sione-Lauaki in lead-up to her death.
'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypass
Northlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.
Police say death in Ruakākā is not being treated as suspicious
It appeared to be the result of a medical event, police say
Māori leader calls for Kaipara mayor’s resignation over Māori ward move
Dame Naida Glavish says push to scrap Māori ward is unacceptable.
Nature-loving family design home nestled among native forest
Architectural designer Brett Hulley designed his home with their lifestyle in mind.
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News snippets from the Far North.
'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a job
Skye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.
Kevin Page: A walk in fresh air ends in tears
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'It's like she just disappeared': Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki say police suspect foul play
Police have asked for sightings of a Mitsubishi Outlander near Omamari Beach.
Northland family have nightmares after Noel Leeming armed robbery
A man has described the terror of having a gun fired over his head.
Police investigating unexplained death in Ruakākā
Ruakākā body the second unexplained death in Northland in days.
Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.
'There's more choice': Barrier Air begins flights between Kerikeri and Auckland
Barrier Air kicked off flights between Kerikeri and Auckland on Sunday.
Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
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Kaitāia water tank scheme for Te HIku homes looking for new apprentices after 100th tank installed
100th water tank installed at Te HIku home by Far North initiative.
Far North teen allegedly used red and blue lights to stop women motorists
Teen arrested for impersonating police by using red and blue flashing lights.
Police appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigation
A black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.
'A nightmare': Vacancies leave schools scrambling to fill roles
Principals say it's due to a lack of support from Government for the sector
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Vince Cocurullo: Protecting and developing our infrastructure
OPINION: When wastewater systems are not operating as designed, we can face problems.
'Distressing': Staff member assaulted in armed robbery
Paramedics checked the staff member at the scene, who was not seriously injured.
Family still in dark over mum's mystery death
Grieving whānau expect 600 people for Dargaville mum Jo Sione-Lauaki's tangi.
Whangārei doctor breaks records, bags six medals at track and field champs
When Miles Holt is not busy saving lives, he is on the track training.
‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death
"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message
41 hours of rain: Risk of surface flooding, landslips
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
Teen arrested for impersonating police, using flashing lights to pull over women driving alone
The alleged offender pulled over two vehicles and spoke with the occupants.
Jonny Wilkinson: We all have a part to play in not reinforcing negative perceptions
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Our Treasures: Whangārei Stationary Engine Club a fascinating place
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‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
Joe Bennett: Rooting for the underdog in an Olympic sport that “feigns death”
Joe Bennett on watching the final of the women’s 10-metre air rifle competition