'Campaign of harassment': A teenager says he acted in self-defence as he was attacked. Police saw it differently
Family say overnight bail checks on 18-year-old at his family home felt like "harassment".
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Overstayer and family in limbo after visa application never lodged
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Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
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Judge has never seen such a web of lies
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Kiwi loses appeal against deportation after fatal crash
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