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![Rules to tighten on P testing of houses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Rules to tighten on P testing of houses
Building Minister Nick Smith says tighter rules for businesses which test for meth contamination will be in place by the end of the year.
![More arrests likely in record meth seizure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
More arrests likely in record meth seizure
More people may be arrested as a team of more than 20 detectives continue to investigate a record methamphetamine bust in the Far North.
![Police seize more meth buried in dunes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Police seize more meth buried in dunes
More methamphetamine has been found by police among sand dunes in Northland, adding to what is already the largest meth seizure in New Zealand history.
![How police nabbed $448m of meth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
How police nabbed $448m of meth
Three men charged in connection with what police say is the nation's biggest ever methamphetamine haul have appeared in Kaitaia District Court.
![Man charged over alleged shooting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Man charged over alleged shooting
A 35-year-old man been charged with attempted murder in relation to an alleged shooting in Kaitaia in February.
![Two injured in Northland crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Two injured in Northland crash
At least two people have been hurt in a crash involving a car and a tractor.
!['Kids round here have nothing to do'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
'Kids round here have nothing to do'
Iwi leader hits out at lack of opportunities in Far North after boy, 12, tried to rob dairy with gun.
![Boy, 12, tried to rob shop with gun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Boy, 12, tried to rob shop with gun
Boy got away with some sweets, but was taken into police custody a short time later.
![Suspicious fire engulfs church](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Suspicious fire engulfs church
A fire that engulfed a Kaitaia church this morning is being treated as suspicious.
![Children saw fatal attack on father](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Children saw fatal attack on father
Children of a 29-year-old father of four witnessed the “traumatic” events that led to his death in Northland last night, police say.
![Death of Northland man 'homicide'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Death of Northland man 'homicide'
The death of a Northland man from injuries believed to have been sustained in a fight is being treated as a homicide.
![Man accused of drugging backpackers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Man accused of drugging backpackers
A Northland man who allegedly drugged male tourists before indecently assaulting them has appeared in court today.
![Police arrest 20 people during tactical operation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Police arrest 20 people during tactical operation
Twenty people have been arrested following an operation targeting crimes including burglary and theft.
![Man accused of preying on young girl in court today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Man accused of preying on young girl in court today
A Kaitaia tutor accused of preying on a young schoolgirl is due to appear in court this afternoon.
![Murder accused to defend charge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Murder accused to defend charge
A Kaitaia man accused of murdering a 28-year-old woman during a road vehicle incident on Tuesday will defend the charge.
![Top cop speaks out on mob attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Top cop speaks out on mob attack
Kaitaia's senior police officer has praised the response of Te Rangi Aniwaniwa whanau after 10 female students were attacked by drunken youths in Kaitaia's main street.
![Dad-patrol forms after attack on 10 girls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Dad-patrol forms after attack on 10 girls
Fathers will patrol Kaitaia streets and a community hui will be held to make the town safer after 10 teenage girls were attacked by at least 20 drunk young people.
![Two blazes keep firefighters busy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Two blazes keep firefighters busy
A garage, a ute and a fishing launch have been destroyed in two fires in the Far North.
![Failed burglar's antics amuse thousands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Failed burglar's antics amuse thousands
The antics of a hapless Kaitaia burglar are entertaining thousands of people thanks to CCTV and the internet.
![Kia ora: Kaitaia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kia ora: Kaitaia
In Kaitaia, get sand between your toes and see the sights, says Elisabeth Easther.
![March against child abuse in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
March against child abuse in Northland
More than 200 people marched through Kaitaia calling for an end to child abuse and to show their town should not be judged by events unfolding in court, where convicted paedophile James Parker was due to be sentenced today.
![Dispute over buildings led to death, court told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Dispute over buildings led to death, court told
A dispute over buildings on Maori-owned land near Kaitaia left a man dead, who took a chainsaw to one of the structures, and one of his relatives charged with his manslaughter.
![Accused paedophile to deny charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Accused paedophile to deny charges
A prominent Kaitaia businessman facing multiple counts of sexually abusing young boys is expected to deny the charges, his lawyer says.
![Tourists bashed, robbed in van attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Tourists bashed, robbed in van attack
Two German tourists were robbed and one bashed in an early morning attack when two men smashed the windows of their van and demanded money.