Women's Refuge stretched during lockdown
Whangārei's Women's Refuge has had more calls than normal for help from women in crisis.
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Trial judge improperly directed jury on self-defence
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Furious Dr Lance O'Sullivan: Lockdown treated as a 'joke' in Far North
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Hikers' celebration turns to lockdown panic
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Covid 19 coronavirus: Fitness videos positive boost for those in lockdown
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Violent Northland inmate serious risk to community
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Brandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judge
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Armed Offenders Squad called out Northland man arrested
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Coronavirus: Thai students at Kerikeri High told to stay home
Kerikeri High says there's no cause for concern for its staff or other students.
Coronavirus: School closes to plan for Covid-19
Schools are cancelling camps and assemblies and planning for teaching online.
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