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![Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Victim hopes she's dead before her attacker's released from jail
Woman jailed for assaulting and robbing 92-year-old woman in Kawakawa.
![Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman winched from bush by Northland Rescue Helicopter team
Injured woman slipped and broke her leg while helping check possum bait stations.
![The Northland luxury lodge that's an 'Airbnb for billionaires'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Northland luxury lodge that's an 'Airbnb for billionaires'
The Northland luxury lodge has played host to billionaires and Barack Obama.
![100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
100 hours community work for taking 145 toheroa
Man gets community work sentence for taking toheroa from Northland beach.
![Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mini-tornado wreaks havoc in boat yard in just 12 seconds
Tornadoes knock over boats in Whangārei yard and knock down trees at Oakura.
![Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sacred Taratara Mountain off limits to the public
Education needed about Taratara Mountain which is sacred and off limits.
![Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two young Far North councillors recognised for leadership
Mayor says the national leadership roles show the district is progressive and inclusive.
![Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manhunt Moerewa: Police arrest 19yo man
19yo man arrested this morning in Kawakawa after tip from the public.
![Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Northland man jailed for stabbing police dog, fleeing police
Man jailed for stabbing police dog trying to ram police cars, aggravated burglary.
![Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two men appear in court in relation to Bridget Simmonds case
Whangārei man appears in court for murder of Bridget Simmonds.
![Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Let the light in: Winter solstice sets us on path to brighter days
It's our shortest day - so how much extra daylight can we expect tomorrow?
![Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jail sentence ends Whangārei man's trail of destruction
Derek Lynn jailed for part in tyre stabbing crime spree.
![Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum frustrated after 'horrible' Covid-19 testing debacle
The mother of Whangārei woman said the ordeal had been highly frustrating
![Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missing Northland woman: Police finish search of rural property
Body removed and police finish scene examination at rural property.
![$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
$6 million raised to save Northland beach from private investors
Public access to iconic surf beach Elliot Bay has been secured.
![Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Remains believed to be Northland woman Bridget Simmonds
Police have set up a direct phone line for people to call with information about the case.
![Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Suspicious fire destroys community hall at Tutamoe
Suspicious fire destroys rural community hall.
![Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police say missing woman case suspicious as property searched
Police consider disappearance of Bridget Simmonds is suspicious.
![Locals rally to fight Opua development](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Locals rally to fight Opua development
Opua locals are fighting the development of 17 houses on land they want protected.
![Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diversions following head-on crash near summit of Brynderwyn Hills
Head-on crash near the summit of Brynderwyn Hills.
![Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teens tried in vain to save 18yo stabbed at party - fifth homicide in NZ in a week
Neighbours felt 'something not right' before hearing of death.
![Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theft from Ratana Church in Whangārei
"I would like to think we could reach out to those people and possibly help them."
![Ardern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ardern and Bloomfield speak on level 2 rule breach
Jacinda Ardern and Dr Ashley Bloomfield: Why they broke social distancing rules.
![Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nat MP: 'Hypocrites' Ardern and Bloomfield caught breaching social distance
Images show PM and director general of health breaking social distancing rules.
![Police pursuits on rise in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police pursuits on rise in Northland
Northland police take new approach to understanding reasons behind fleeing drivers.
![Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Four appear in court on drugs and firearms charges
Four people arrested in police drug operation named in court.