Court of Appeal cuts robbery getaway driver's sentence
The Northlander argued the district court judge's sentencing starting point was too high.
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Northpower focused on UFB for subdivisions, satellite communities
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Council and DoC want to work with Pātaua occupiers
Members of the Pātaua South occupation met with the mayor and DoC.
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