Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.
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The NZ First leader plans to replace the three Interislander ferries by 2029.
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See the photos: Local photographer wins World Press Photo award in Amsterdam
The winning project focuses on Ngāi Tūhoe connection to Te Urewera land
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The motorcyclist accepts he caused the couple's deaths but argues it isn't manslaughter.
'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick
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Letters: History repeats on Auckland stadium debate
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Former Wallaby gets his chance in Crusaders shuffle
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‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
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‘Dangerous’: Woman ‘clawed’ self-proclaimed warden during parking clash
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Man’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating fire
Peter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze.
Phil Gifford: Flashpoints from 60 years in sports journalism
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'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
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