Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions
Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.
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Man who assaulted family court lawyer appeals jail sentence
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‘No empathy’: Woman who bludgeoned neighbour says killing was justified
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The Wellington bus driver has now been awarded compensation.
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Witness pressured to write statement saying cannabis grower was merely a translator
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'Utter nonsense': Disqualified, drugged driver claims victim jumped in front of him
“Your story about the victim jumping in front of your bike is utter nonsense.”
Backyard killing: Woman wants 'mental distress' compo after neighbour's dog attacked her cat
Both the cat and dog were euthanised after the backyard attack.
Convicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partner
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Doctor crashed into motorist after driving drunk on wrong side of the road
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Prestigious school opens review after disgraced staffer’s ‘inappropriate relationship’
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Uber driver claims indecent assault of sleeping teen passenger was an accident
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Teacher groomed 16yo school girl, shared nude photos, did sex acts
Teacher at private school had sexual relationship with 16-year-old student.
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Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.
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