'Vindictive': Man accused of organising prostitution for 15yo denies offending
The man said the woman is trying to "incriminate" him out of jealousy.
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An 'adrenaline rush' was behind the employee's stealing, which he now regrets.
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She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
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Police op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.
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John Nohotima falsely applied for customary permits to take thousands of koura from sea.
'Manipulative': Man accused of organising sex work for 'mentally fragile' girl
The man organised prostitution deals for the underage girl, Crown says.
Man under mental health care died, despite parents' increasing concerns for his wellbeing
Former Capital and Coast DHB criticised for the way it handled the man's case.
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Māori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to Australia
The mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.
Police apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean Plunket
Plunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
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Kiwi who had twice-a-day meth habit avoids deportation from Aussie
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Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
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Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Jewellery store robber smirks as he's jailed: How selfies with the loot sealed his fate
Bayley Christensen smirked while his victim spoke about the trauma of the robbery.
Man denies murder charge in Linwood Park death
A 31-year-old man accused of killing a tourist from India has denied a murder charge.
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'Brain fade': Realtor accused of not disclosing multiple burglaries
A family felt misled about the home's safety after also suffering a break-in.
Landlord must pay $3500 after dumping evicted tenant's property
The discarded belongings include family photos and jewellery.
‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still denies
Now older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.
‘I’ve killed my bro’: Ute driver causes death of workmate, injures another
Two men fell from back of ute. One died, one was flown to hospital and survived.
Christmas crash: Pub row ends with drunk and dangerous driver in a paddock
He drove in an 'erratic manner' straight past the police station.
'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'
She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.
Suppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirl
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'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions
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Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined
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Hidden brake lights contributed to motorcyclist's death
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Skipper charged after Enchanter tragedy appears in court
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Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
Explainer: What is diversion and how do people get it?
Those eligible for the scheme will address the underlying drivers of their offending.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
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