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Tourist attack accused in court
Four of the five youths charged with the aggravated robbery of two German tourists have been remanded in custody after appearing together in the Whakatane District Court today.
Tourist attack: Fifth arrest
A fifth teenager is due to appear in court over a Boxing Day attack on two young Germans that left the tourists with serious injuries.
Support for beaten tourists
A German couple beaten and robbed in their tent in Whakatane early this morning have received an "overwhelming'' number of offers of help.
Teen tragedy: 'He was so young'
A haunting wail echoed across the Whakatane River as a grieving relative watched police bringing 13-year-old Lance Tikitere Fitzgerald's lifeless body to the surface.
Woman charged with Whakatane stabbing
A 27-year old woman will appear in the Whakatane District Court today facing charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a man was stabbed in Whakatane last night.