Man charged with rape of 13-year-old claims she wanted sex lesson
The man took the stand and pointed the finger at his wife, claiming she set him up.
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Third man charged with murdering Damon O'Rourke
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Man pleads not guilty in fatal Panguru dog mauling case
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Northland dodges worst of storm overnight Thursday
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Budding artist or marine biologist? Something for everyone these school holidays
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Text from man’s phone allegedly admitted to rape - but who sent it?
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A Northlander will take the field against the Reds as Super Rugby hits Whangārei.
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Kaitāia to host 25 early Ford V8s at Saturday rally
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Exhibition to feature the works of iconic Māori modernist artists
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Far North student wows judges at regional Shakespeare festival
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Far North's Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Beach Board appealing for more council support
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Northlander dies after crashing into tree in Ōkaihau
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