Articles by Denise Piper
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National
Name suppression lifted for Northland leader who assaulted two women
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:53pmThe prominent Northland leader who admitted assaulting two women in Whangārei in September can now be named as former Kaipara...
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National
Police link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11
Friday, 21 February 2025, 3:55pmPolice believe they have found three young people allegedly involved in a string of burglaries in the Northland town of Dargaville...
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Crime
Family tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murder
Friday, 21 February 2025, 11:42amThe man charged with murdering Whangārei motorcyclist Kyle Zachary Jenkins is the victim’s brother, the Northern Advocate...
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National
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 4:14pmKaipara Harbour snapper found with higher levels of aluminium than normal do not pose a safety risk as long as they look...
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National
'It feels like theft': Customers lose thousands as Flaming Fires liquidated
Monday, 10 June 2024, 1:37pmFireplace customers are feeling left out in the cold and out of pocket after Whangārei retailer and installer Flaming Fires...
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National
'Zombie' snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
Sunday, 9 June 2024, 1:22pmA woman who has spent her life fishing the Kaipara Harbour is seriously worried about an illness impacting snapper, which...
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National
Northland nurses 'drowning' in work call for safer staffing levels
Thursday, 9 May 2024, 4:23pmNurses rallying in Northland have a clear message: healthcare is still in crisis and safe staffing is needed. The approximately...
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National
Pay cuts could understaff new radiation cancer facility, say striking doctors
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 3:02pmA shortage of doctors is only going to get worse with a poor pay offer from Health NZ - Te Whatu Ora, according to Northland...
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National
Person dies after suspect boat accident at Whangārei Heads on Sunday
Sunday, 14 April 2024, 2:14pmOne person has died following a water incident at Northland’s Whangārei Heads on Sunday morning. Emergency services were...
