Jury in Max Beckham child sex trial returns guilty verdicts
Previously convicted Northland drug baron found guilty of historic child sex offences,
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Top slicing to end; PHE to start charging for services to GPs
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Mountain bike trail volunteers appeal for public assistance
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Jury hears from expert witness in Max Beckham trial for alleged historic child sex offending
The Northland man is facing trial by jury after denying he indecently assaulted two girls.
Comment: Without the buy-in, it's a long road to zero
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Boredom, lockdowns lead to spike in meth use
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Intrepid volunteers rescue seagull in distress
They've saved dogs, cats, horses, cows and a possum. Now they can add seagull to the list.
Upgraded Upper Kerikeri River Track a boon for locals
The 3km section of Te Araroa trail from SH10 to Rainbow Falls is already proving popular.
Psychologists seeking professional help to overcome stress
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Northland news in brief: Two hurt in head-on smash near Kaitaia; Ōpua hui to discuss residential development
News snippets from across the region.
Northland DHB asks families to assist with hospital care
Northland hospitals request patients' family members to ease some pressure off the staff.
Far North District Council's voting plan for local body elections gets the okay
The Far North District Council representation review has been given the green light.
Two hurt in head-on smash south of Kaitaia
Collision blocked SH1 near Pamapuria; motorists advised to avoid the area.
Person killed in Herekino crash named
The person who died in a crash in Herekino on Sunday has been named
Kerikeri is sought after as property demand increases
Kerikeri is currently the most popular suburb.
Emily Henderson: lobbing missiles, real or verbal, is not leadership
They risked everything to create a safe future for us, the children then unknown.
Northland police encounter more than 500 guns in a year
Police Association president said police were seeing guns more frequently on the job.
Northland news in brief: Police investigating fight in Onerahi, free parking extended in Whangārei
Catch up on the latest news from around Northland.
Police name motorcyclist killed in crash on Saturday
Police have named the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Whangārei on Saturday
Waiting game for Ahipara occupiers as eviction looms
Group occupying Moringai site says next step will involve 'tactical manoeuvres'.
More fires, fewer volunteer firefighters
Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade desperately needs more volunteers.
Our Treasures: Bridal memento lifts veil on traditions
Queen Victoria was the first to wear a white wedding dress
Northland police fall short of road safety targets
Northland failed to meet any of the its road policing targets last year
'Anzac Day reminds us of what the Anzac spirit has taught us; courage, integrity, honour'
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Healthy kai projects in Northland can get funding to get started
Funding available for Northland healthy kai projects
Service station and liquor store staff terrified by armed and disguised men
Man's childhood thefts of food and groceries escalated to aggravated robberies.
Whangārei public meeting urges Government to step in and keep oil refinery operational
Hundreds attended Whangārei 'Don't Demolish The Refinery" public meeting.
Pharmacies struggling to recruit staff due to pandemic burnout
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