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'The year that literature died': School dumps Shakespeare, replaces with magazines
Reviewer suggested students focus on texts that were simpler and more appealing.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Murder accused drank vodka, felt sorry for himself as Denver Chance lay dead
Shooter says he threw up in self-disgust after chopping dead man's legs with chainsaw.
Judge tells mistreated prisoner 'you have suffered enough'
Mihi Bassett attempted suicide after she was subjected to 'cruel, degrading' treatment.
Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.
'Why would you forgive him?': Mum buried with her killer partner
Four children aged 10 and younger attended the funeral and burial of their parents.
A year on: Lockdown baby and family set to finally celebrate
Louisa Mara-Grace Toiaivao turns 1 this weekend - a year after NZ shut its borders.
New South Auckland race track could breed the Scott Dixons of the future
New international motorsport track to be built in South Auckland.
102kg meth bust: Aussie dealer couldn't name sick NZ relative he was visiting
A criminal whose mum abandoned him as child got involved in a murky meth syndicate.
Nurse who stole from patients faces fresh investigation
'We were totally shocked' - nurse's boss.
Passengers, truck driver injured in bus-truck crash on major South Auckland road
Bus passengers, driver of light truck injured after bus and truck collide.
Gang members sentenced for 'cold-hearted, execution-style killing'
Killers were hunting rival gang members. But the unarmed man they killed was not one.
Lockdown baby death: Dad admits manslaughter of crying daughter
Auckland dad: 'I did it but I wasn't thinking.'
Dog found hanging from fence at South Auckland house
The SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Red Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspect
Some people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.
Woman dies after falling from moving vehicle in Auckland
A woman who fell from a moving vehicle in South Auckland has died.
Top cop blames gang tensions, 501 deportees for surging gun violence
Australian deportees are partially responsible for worsening use of violence and guns.
Serious motorcycle crash in South Auckland
Motorists are being diverted away from Te Irirangi Dr after a serious motorcycle crash.
West Auckland gunshot victim stable, police still investigating
Police are seeking information after the shooting in suburban Glendene yesterday.
Injured man dies, two shot in weekend mayhem
Death follows that of woman found dead this week.
One person critically injured after road incident at Māngere Bridge, diversions in place
Motorists asked to avoid the crash site area, on Rimu Rd in Māngere Bridge.
Critically injured man dies two days after Auckland incident in which woman found dead
Toakase Finau was earlier found dead at a Pukekohe home.
Revealed: How many frontline workers have refused the Covid vaccine
New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine rollout programme is three weeks in.
Two men shot in Auckland in separate morning incidents
Police have been called out to shootings in Glendene and Papakura this morning.
Joseph Parker vows to box on after losing legal fight
Joseph Parker named yesterday as sports star police linked to drug syndicate.
'A quarter of Māori will resist vaccination': Dr Rawiri Taonui
Vaccine hesitancy among Māori is a major stumbling block for the rollout, doctor says.
Nursing shortages continue to bite at Counties Manukau DHB
The DHB is short 150 nurses, a revelation NZ Nurses Organisation is calling outrageous.
Snake found at Papakura construction site to be kept in collection
The snake found at a construction site in Papakura is a carpet python.
Boss of Covid-19 Facebook page admits mistake over KFC worker post
It is not the first time the team's social media posts have gone wrong.
Six new Covid cases in MIQ, three results pending for close contacts of aircrew
No community cases connected to the Valentine's Day outbreak since February 28.