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Ten shots need to stop killer tiger
It took up to 10 shots from a shotgun and rifle to kill a tiger that fatally attacked a handler at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Park, a coroner's hearing has heard.

Claim gardener sold to cop
An undercover police officer bought marijuana seedlings from a Switched on Gardner employee inside the company's Tauranga shop, a court has been told.

Tiger not locked away day of mauling
A big-cat handler fatally mauled to death by a tiger did not see a need to lock the animal away while cleaning its enclosure, a coronial inquest has heard.

Killer tiger had attacked another man
A tiger that killed a big cat handler at the Zion Wildlife Park had attacked another man a month or so before it fatally mauled Dalu MnCube, an inquest has heard.

'Switched On' trial begins
Switched On Gardener was described as a 'one stop shop' for cannabis growing equipment today, as the trial of five people associated with the gardening chain begins.

Teacher considers legal action
A Northland science teacher dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.

Ancient reptiles star in Far North
Whangarei's newest residents - two baby tuatara - will be among the most watched, and talked about, additions to the district ever when they go on public display today.

Teen lucky to survive throat slitting
A young man is lucky to be alive after a vicious knife attack in central Whangarei left him with his throat slashed from one side to the other.

Support for fired teacher
Current and former students have thrown their support in behind a Northland Catholic school teacher who was fired after he supported a gay rights protest.

Teacher fired over protest
A Northland teacher who was suspended last month after he supported a pro-gay protest at the Catholic College he taught at has lost his job.

Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.

Property Report: Tough in the provinces but Hamilton is stirring
The provincial towns and cities are well below their 2007 peaks, but there are signs of life south of the Bombays, reports Bruce Morris.

Drysdale fans: Let them eat cake
The secret behind Mahe Drysdale's paddle power is being given away for free in Whangarei today.