Witnesses report seeing man covered in blood armed with machete in Whangārei
A police spokesman said the man was taken into custody "without incident".
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Northland teen accused of murder elects to give evidence
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Whangārei man attacked after refusing to buy drugs
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Dairy owner robbed at gunpoint: 'My daughter was so scared she couldn't sleep'
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