Farm fined $45k for exploiting 'volunteers'
The payout followed a probe by a Labour Inspectorate.
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NRL streaker 'would've done it sober'
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Driver who led police on 150km pursuit pleads guilty
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Man who sprayed acid on EQC vehicles avoids jail
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Ex Rebels gang boss wins appeal over kidnapping incident
He was given a 10-year jail term for a violent kidnapping incident in 2015.
All Black to handle police social media for a day
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Attacks on ED staff 'simply part of the job'
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Public backlash prevents sex offender being housed near a Christchurch primary school
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Death crash accused gets suppression
Family of dead biker and NZME opposed name suppression.
Rescuers, public and police honoured for selfless actions in bravery awards
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Male prostitute held over robbery
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How the ChCh Earthquake 'fused' residents to their city
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Large amounts methamphetamine and a cannabis growing operation uncovered.
Wet Queen's Birthday weekend for much of NZ
Northeasterlies and rain spread down North Island during long weekend.
Your view: Whanganui's first international women's cricketer
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Police dog receives life-saving blood transfusion
Police dog escapes life-threatening stab wound with blood transfusion
Merivale homicide house demolished
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Mum-of-two's tragic fall after horse trips on wire
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Family booted out of 'P rental' for no reason
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Body found outside Christchurch flats
Police say the discovery is not thought to be suspicious.