Mother and son killed after car hits tree, bursts into flames
Despite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.
Despite best efforts, emergency services on site were unable to save the pair.
Firefighters and police were called to the crash in Otaika around 1am.
Northland's student population is sitting at 31,118.
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Police found the video on Karena Panui’s phone after searching his house for drugs.
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