'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
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"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
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Police from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.
A 56-year-old man will appear in court today.
Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
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The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.
His father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.
'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.
The Nelson woman's lawyer says she's trying to be a productive member of society now.
The man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.
'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'
A few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'
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'You have no insight into the harm you could cause to others,' the judge said.