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She claimed he was at home watching the All Blacks. But her lies quickly unravelled.
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Assault charge after Hep C woman spat on police
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Hail and snow mark end of golden weather
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Bus driver stood down over complaints of lewd behaviour
Ritchies investigate allegations of lewd behaviour towards female passengers by driver.
Mum's threat to shoot down drone that filmed her kids
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Killer Wahine waves forced weather rethink
Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.
Identity of man found not guilty of indecent assault to remain suppressed
The man had been on trial on five charges of indecently assaulting three young girls.
Former top cop's teen boyfriend an aspiring model
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Amber-Rose murder-accused's home tagged
The 16-year-old Amber-Rose was found dead at her Corstorphine home on February 3.
Tent in Dunedin park only option, says released prisoner
Recently released prisoner spent Easter weekend in a tent, saying it's his only option.
Cafe closes because business is too good
Dunedin business owners have decided to shut up shop for good.
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Ed Sheeran feeds penguin chick, spots sea lion in Dunedin
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Ed Sheeran 'perfect' in first Dunedin show
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Car drives off after hitting child near school
Police are searching for a person after reports they drove off after hitting a child.
#muralselfie: Ed Sheeran touches down in Dunedin
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Amber-Rose murder: Alleged killer to apply for bail
Dunedin health professional accused of murdering teen to apply for bail in April.
Parole refused for crash driver 'haunted' by teen's death
Dunedin man serving three years in prison for his role in woman's death is denied parole.
Hit-and-run victim paid less than half of reparation
Victim dismayed by lack of communication, compensation as British man set to be deported.
Man kicked, punched in the head then robbed
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