Petrol station attack: Man stabs gang member over stolen car
Drugged-up attacker has since pulled off 'amazing feat' of kicking P without outside help.
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Gang numbers decreasing on paper, not in reality, expert warns
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Elderly man found unconscious in Whangārei Marina waters
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Popular judge will preside for another two years before fully retiring
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