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Far North news in brief: Enchanter trial starts; duck shooting season; and minor crashes

Enchanter trial begins A trial over the deaths of five people, when the Far North fishing boat Enchanter capsized in 2022 , has begun in the Whangārei.

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Trial over deaths of five men on the Enchanter off Northland set for May 2024

Members of the victims’ families dialled into the court hearing from around the country.

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Enchanter tragedy: Skipper defends charges against him, company

Five men died when the Enchanter sank in March 2022.

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Enchanter tragedy: Report a wake-up call for Far North - iwi leader

Commission calls for better application of existing maritime rules, access to lifejackets.

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