Despite being found guilty of having sex with a minor, woman denies the offending.
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America's Cup Day One press conference
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Mystery bang shakes residents and pets
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Fed up students refuse to pay course fees
Course loses industry accreditation, now students are being chased by debt collectors.
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Lotto tickets re-checked after $27m win
Thames locals queued up at the local Four Square before it opened, in wake of Lotto win.
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Bin Laden's son steps into father's shoes
Bin Laden's son to "take the reins of authority" as mouthpiece for al Qaeda.
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Bizarre scenes at home of Corby's mum
The family seems to be toying with waiting media.
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Pupil accuses teacher of 'war crime'
Girl's hilarious note to teacher accusing her of 'war crime' goes viral.
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Camilla opens up in revealing interview
Duchess of Cornwall shares her views about relationship with Prince of Wales.
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Students dance with dead 'dolphin'
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Man dies at King's College reunion dinner
A man has died during a reunion dinner at King's College in Auckland.
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What happened to little Kevin?
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Why Ainslie crash is bad for Team NZ
Team NZ may not have a race tomorrow, but need as much racing experience as they can get.
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Talented young mum killed in collision
West Auckland crash victim "had the biggest heart and was always the life of the party".
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Revealed: Signs a partner could cheat
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Lady Lucan speaks out in first interview
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Sydneysiders cashing in on the GC
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