Far North man charged with kidnapping, possession of firearm and threats to kill
Police have said the charges are serious but could not comment further on the specifics.
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Walkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillway
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Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
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Fire crews tackle large structure blaze in BoP
Residents are urged to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.
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Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Guidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port shares
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The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
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