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Trio charged following Northland burglaries

21 Aug 2026 4:07 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Three individuals, including two youths, face charges after a series of Northland commercial burglaries in Ruakākā and One Tree Point. Stolen vehicles were allegedly used to take cash and alcohol.

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Name Released of Ruakākā Kayaker

14 Aug 2025 2:15 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police have named Matthew George Taylor as the kayaker who died in Ruakākā. The 29-year-old local man leaves behind a partner and three young children. A rāhui had been placed on the Ruakākā River.

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