Combating youth violence: 'It needs to stop' says mum of Northland girl viciously attacked by teen
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.
The family say whānau and police have been amazing support in the wake of the attack.
Northland's road toll sits at 13 deaths - only one more than the same time last year.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash in Ruakākā.
Police are encouraging motorists to take extra care on and around motorbikes in Northland.
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Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.
To spot a short-finned mako in shallow water is unusual but not unheard of.
The police officer attacked was "incredibly fortunate" to escape serious harm.
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Complainant Fraye Dunbar remains confused about whether a policeman used profanity or not.
St John treat more than 2000 Kiwis a year for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
The man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.
Northland teens donate $50,000 waiata prize to Shine on Kaitaia charity.
Boaties who are no longer in danger can radio to cancel their mayday call.
Iwi presence at Te Hana police boundary checkpoint is a "recon" exercise to pick up tips.
The checkpoint north of Mangawhai caused particular confusion for local businesses.
Northland Kauri rugby star Portia Woodman was the highest-ranked Northlander so far.
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Almost 1 per cent of Northland was tested on Monday - a regional record.
"I know young people do silly things at times but this was next level."
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.
"We didn't believe them until they started screaming."
The head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
Bought by the Crown from Māori in 1908, the island became a nature reserve in 1956.
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.
Owen was shocked to find only the hippo's tutu remaining after it had been stolen.
Emergency services rushed to the Tamaterau shoreline just before 1pm on Monday.
Housemoving truck became stuck for a long time yesterday as it tried to get up driveway.
Armed police swarmed the crashed vehicle and allegedly found two firearms inside.