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![Land of the Long White Cloud](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Land of the Long White Cloud
In 2004's Kaikohe Demolition, German-born New Zealand-bred filmmaker Habicht got to know the stars of a dodgems-to-the-death demolition derby in the Northland town of the title and then filmed the hilarious showdown.
![Teacher victim of brutal attack - police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Teacher victim of brutal attack - police
An elderly teacher found dead in her Kataia home 'died brutally' in an act of foul play, police said after a post-mortem examination.
![50-plus drug arrests in North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
50-plus drug arrests in North Island
More than 50 people have been arrested in two separate large-scale drug operations targeting cannabis in Northland and Hawke's Bay.
![CYF staff told: You are minister's servants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
CYF staff told: You are minister's servants
A CYF's manager regrets telling staff they are Paula Bennett's "servants". "The servant knows their place", the manager wrote.
![Murder charge laid over toddler's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Murder charge laid over toddler's death
The Northland woman whose toddler died of serious head injuries has been charged with murder.
![Four in court over Far North tourist assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Four in court over Far North tourist assault
Fourth man hands himself in following arrest of three others on aggravated robbery charges.
![Tourists attacked after stopping to help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tourists attacked after stopping to help
Three Chinese tourists have been left "stunned and shocked" after being robbed at knife point in the Far North
![Dead toddler was due to start kindy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dead toddler was due to start kindy
A 2-year-old girl who died on Saturday was due to be starting kohanga reo next Monday and her mother was being considered for the role of head teacher.
![Family friend speaks out following toddler death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Family friend speaks out following toddler death
Family of 34-year-old accused struggling to come to terms with incident.