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Millions of bees poisoned
Two Northland beekeepers have offered rewards totalling $8000 for tip-offs leading to the conviction of saboteurs and thieves attacking their hives.
Coastal town's revolt
Residents of a small coastal town are refusing to pay for a $58 million debt that has crippled their local council and left them with the bill.
Business figure faces sex charges
A 37-year-old Kaitaia man charged with 17 sexual offences, mostly against juvenile boys, has lost suppression and can now be named.
Routine traffic stop yields meth lab discovery
A routine traffic stop at Umawera, in the Far North, led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab at Whangape, police say.
19-year-old man stabbed in chest
A 19-year-old man is to have surgery after being stabbed in the chest in a Northland home, the third stabbing in the region in just a few days.
Principal slams Govt drug changes
A Northland headmaster has written to John Key about his concerns over banning drug sniffer dogs from schools, saying it is "short-sighted nonsense".
Urewera Four lose appeals
The so-called Urewera Four have lost their appeals against conviction and sentence, but the case could still be taken to the Supreme Court.
'Shocking' rise in Northland suicides
Tariana Turia is questioning whether there's an effective response to the number of 32 suspected suicides in Northland this year, the youngest involving a boy, 10.
Thieves swoop on tourists and locals
A Northland tourism leader is calling on the public to help catch thieves who rip off tourists, saying the thefts significantly damage the region's economy and image.
Hundreds busted for drug-driving
The country's top road policing officer says most drugged drivers are not being charged by police for that crime because they're also being caught drink driving.
Milk tankers stopped after teen dies
Milk tankers stopped collecting milk in the Far North after a 14-year-old boy was killed when his bicycle collided with a Fonterra tanker.
Beekeepers search for stolen hives
Despite recovering only a fraction of money lost through theft of their beehives, Northland beekeepers continue their hunt for the missing hives.
Navy band burgled during parade
New Zealand Navy Band members' personal possessions were stolen during a weekend break-in while the band was taking part in a military parade through Whangarei.
Constable's tooth broken during arrest
A police constable was punched and suffered a broken tooth as four police officers used pepper spray and physical force to subdue a violent man in Northland.
Teen dies in collision with tanker
Relatives of a 14-year-old cyclist were first on the scene after a fatal collision between the teenager and a milk tanker in Northland.