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Geckos raided from Northland park
Seven native forest geckos have been snatched from their enclosure at a Northland conservation park.
Stepfather guilty of toddler's manslaughter
A jury in the Whangarei trial of drug dealer Kyle Skerten has found him guilty of the manslaughter of his 15-month-old stepson, but not guilty of murder.
Toddler could have bounced out of cot, court told
A 15-month-old boy could have suffered fatal head injuries after using his mattress to bounce out of his cot, a murder trial has been told.
Navy boards burning tug
A navy damage control team has boarded a burning ocean-going tug off Northland hours after the crew abandoned ship when fire broke out in the engine room.
Toddler's skull like smashed glass, jury told
A toddler who died after receiving a serious head injury had a skull which looked like "smashed glass", a court has heard.
Wanted: Mystery woman who saved drowning boy
A mystery woman leapt into the sea to save a boy, 4, who was floating face down and being carried into deeper water on the outgoing tide.
Girl renamed herself 'Mrs Ugly' after repeated abuse
Details of a young girl's ordeal and that of two others were revealed during the sentencing of their attacker, Keith Stewart Luke.
Parents 'organised fights' to settle playground rows
Police are investigating claims parents have organised after-school fights between Northland teenagers to settle playground disputes.
Happy ending for orca family after stranding
Whale's calls of distress brought mother and brother dangerously close to shore.
Engine's roar alerts locals to fatal crash
Neighbours heard the roar of a car engine before it hit the kerb and became airborne twice before skidding into the creek on its side.
Pataua North: Eco-retreat is natural flight of fancy
Tahi, once an old farm, is now a haven for endangered bird life, says Jim Eagles.