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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.
Cruel death for teacher who was a friend of all
A group of widows arriving at their friend's home for drinks and nibbles instead found her dead, the victim of an apparent home invasion.
Kaitaia homicide victim named
Police are talking to a 17-year-old man about a 70 year-old woman found dead in her Kaitaia home.
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
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
The Northland woman whose toddler died of serious head injuries has been charged with murder.
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
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
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
Family of 34-year-old accused struggling to come to terms with incident.
Woman charged with assault following toddler's death
32-year-old to appear in Auckland District Court on assault charges tomorrow.
