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Photo of bashed alleged abductor posted on Facebook
A 69-year-old man has been arrested over the incident.
Ring Northland police and get Auckland
Calls to Northland police stations will now be answered in Auckland.
Kaikohe - the friendliest place in Northland
Lindy Laird talks to the man putting a smile on the town's dial.
Northland news briefs
News from around Northland includes chopper rescue, cancer fundraiser, brazen thefts.
Dirty Dancing - Nobody puts Suzy Cato in a corner
Mike Dinsdale chats with Kiwi kiddy TV superstar and Kaikohe girl Suzy Cato.
Gift to school means hats off to Kaikohe Rotary
Every child at Kaikohe East School has a new sun cap given by the local Rotary Club.
Focus Paihia to talk rubbish at meeting
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More than 620 lightning strikes in Northland
Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.
Outcry at bid to build homes on parkland
Residents angry at Housing New Zealand's plan to build state houses on Puriri Park
Northland's World War II secret history uncovered
Northland's World War II secret history revealed
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Crown/Maori relationship needs to be equal, Davis told
The hui was held to shape Kelvin Davis' role as Minister of Crown/Maori relations.
Hora Hora, Kerikeri triumph on home ground
Kerikeri are on the verge of the top four while Hora Hora consolidated second position.
Public have a say on regional plan for Northland
Submissions include "big three" of water, pest control and improving flood protection.
Man charged with smuggling tools in pants
Man charged after camera captures alleged shoplifting incident in Kawakawa hardware shop.
Chip and snip days earn national award
Far North dog microchipping and neutering project has won national recognition.
Sallies van used in theft of watches
Staff were doing a stock take when a stand with about 100 watches was stolen.
Kerikeri play brings WWI to life 100 years later
The play uses excerpts from a Northlander's WWI diary and features a Vietnam War veteran.
Digital technology bringing healthcare into schools
New scheme uses technology to put kids' healthcare into hands of those who know them best.
Northland Firehouse Museum moves from Okaihau to Kaikohe
Northland Firehouse Museum has moved from Okaihau to Kaikohe
Bay News: Kerikeri kapa haka festival kicks off
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Football: Bream Bay grab opening-round win
Bream Bay were the more clinical side at the right moments against Tikipunga at home.
Trapped kiwi loses toe but lives another day
The incident is a reminder all traps must be at least 70cm off the ground, DoC says.
Three caught illegally selling oysters and mullet
Three Northlanders convicted for breaches of the Fisheries Act
U-turn by Warehouse, landlord saves 33 jobs
News of the closure had sparked fears for employees and Kaikohe locals without transport.