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Maori suicide linked to colonisation
Grieving mother blames broken Treaty of Waitangi promises for modern-day loss of life.

Crackdown on trespassers at bombing range
Public "putting themselves in danger" by entering the Kaipara Air Weapons Range.

Hero cop - who was once shot at - dies at school camp
Police officer who was once shot at during a high-speed car chase dies during camp.

What Kiwis talked about most on Facebook in 2017
One big event was talked about more in New Zealand than the country it happened in.

Trevett: Shane Jones and the ne'er-do-wells
Shane Jones' new motto is a sapling a day keeps the gangs away.

Extra jail time for fraudster Joanne Harrison
She falsified a wage slip so she could claim a domestic purposes benefit.

Fees-free study for 80,000 next year
Fees-free policy will help 30,000 at varsity and 50,000 in polytechs or industry training.

Navy veteran speaks out on chemical exposure
"They said it was all in my head," veteran said.

Where the royals could honeymoon in NZ
A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.

Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi

Alleged gun supplier remanded on bail
Maunu salesman appears for case review on charges under the Arms Act.

Foreign forestry restrictions welcomed
Northlanders say plans good news for forestry and wood-processing industries.

Bat and firearm used in Kamo robbery
Two heavily armed men make off with money and cigarettes in store raid.

Argument heard before man shot dead
Michael John Paewhenua denies shooting an acquaintance from close range.

Students can use classrooms after lifting of rahui
A principal is pleased students can start using new classrooms after a rahui was lifted.

Lotto winners yet to claim their millions
Could you be one of the winners? Have you checked your Lotto Powerball ticket yet?

Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms

Stricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescue
Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.

Orion on its way to help rescue yachtsman
Heavy seas have forced the delay of the rescue attempt.

Two trapped, road cordoned off after crash
Firefighters are working to free them. Police are at the scene at Whangarei Heads Rd.

Weather: Windy in north, sunny in south
Gusts of up to 90kmh are expected in the Auckland region today.

Man critical after being found injured in reserve
A Kaitaia man has been airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.

Shocking footage captured at poultry farm
Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.

'What I wish I was taught in medical school'
Nutrition doctor reveals golden rules of diet he wished he'd been taught long ago.

Thunderstorms prove flash in the pan but more forecast
Bad storms predicted for the upper North Island have come to nothing.

Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.

'Careless' cops unlawfully obtained DNA
Police were using incomplete forms to have people provide them with DNA samples.

16-year-old arrested after police pursuit
Whangarei 16-year-old faces a raft of dishonesty and driving charges.