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Masjid Al Noor Mosque shooting survivor Nour Tavis photographed at his Christchurch home on the night of the March 15 attacks. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Mosque survivor still haunted, but 'it's getting better'

15 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Mosque survivor Nour Tavis four months on: Still haunted, but 'it's getting better'.

Bad Santa: Christmas burglar Vashni Ulufale in the dock at the North Shore District Court. Photo / Leon Menzies

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'Bad Santa' burglar jailed for stealing child's Xmas presents

11 Jul, 2019 4:20pm
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Bad Santa: man who stole Christmas presents from solo mum sentenced.

This year alone, five teachers have been struck off over sexual misconduct and 82 have faced or are facing allegations. Photo / File

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Teachers behaving badly: Child educators struck off over sex crimes

11 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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More than 20 child educators struck off across NZ in past five years for sex offending.

A wrecked car on Masterton's Queen St, the result of a police pursuit of four teenagers in February 2016. Photo / File

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Fast and the Furious: Youth drivers explain why they flee police

9 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Teens at a youth justice facility speak out about why they flee police.

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'Fit people can fail, unfit people can pass': Cops slam 'harmful' physicals

7 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Cops call for a rehaul of the police fitness test - saying the current model is broken.

Barriers will be installed in some police cars to protect front-seat officers from unruly back-seat passengers. Photo / Dean Purcell

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No touching: Police cars to be fitted with new barriers to keep officers safe

7 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Police cars to be fitted with new barriers preventing violence, spitting, unwanted contact

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Baby death: Auckland boy who died after suspected abuse identified

5 Jul, 2019 11:08am
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A 16-month-old boy who died after suffering non-accidental head injuries can now be named.

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New family violence laws lead to thousands of arrests

4 Jul, 2019 4:00pm
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New family violence figures reveal one third of investigations are in the Auckland area.

Brooks' sexual offending was described as

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Appeal denied for sex assault on drunk mate

3 Jul, 2019 2:55pm
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Appeal fail for West Auckland man jailed for sexual assault on his drunk mate.

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Auckland toddler death: Persons of interest identified

1 Jul, 2019 3:45pm
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Police investigating death of Auckland toddler are focusing on just a handful of people.

Mark Belchamber sought help from ACC after developing the beginnings of PTSD as a result of his job as a paramedic. ACC failed to handle his case and are now investigating. Photo / Supplied

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ACC failure: Traumatised paramedic left to struggle

28 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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ACC failed to respond to frontline life saver's claim for mental health help for months.

Child sex offender Daniel Nehemia at sentencing Auckland District Court. Photo / Michael Craig

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Disgraced Ratana Church minister jailed for 'predatory', repeated child sex abuse

27 Jun, 2019 3:00pm
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Disgraced Maori church minister jailed for child sex offending.

The Christchurch District Court sits within the Justice Precinct in Christchurch.

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Rape case juror to be interviewed, claims foreman 'bullied' by defendant's brother at school

26 Jun, 2019 1:15pm
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Bias allegation: Supreme Court orders independent inquiry into a rape jury foreperson.

The Auckland toddler was admitted to Starship Hospital with serious head injuries on Sunday night. Photo / File

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Toddler fights for life, five siblings already taken by Oranga Tamariki

25 Jun, 2019 12:20pm
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A baby boy is in critical condition in Starship Hospital with severe head injuries.

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Dial 111: Kiwi cops field millions of calls - new stats show why, where and who

24 Jun, 2019 2:50pm
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Millions call the cops in NZ - and new stats show why, where and who.

The motorist said Flamingo scooters had reached out to her following the incident and would also investigate. Photo / Facebook

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'It could have killed us': E-scooter thrown from motorway bridge into path of car

23 Jun, 2019 10:19am
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An electric scooter was tossed into a busy Wellington motorway lane.

A spokeswoman for SkyCity Entertainment Group then told the Herald the incident took place on the premises but could not disclose further details.

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Tragic accident: Baby died on family outing to SkyCity

20 Jun, 2019 3:44pm
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"This was a tragic accident and the infant's death will be referred to the Coroner."

Michelle Elizabeth Ann Nicholson was sentenced to life in prison in 1997 for the murder of her partner, Dennis Hind, of Temuka. Photo / File

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Murderer released on parole for third time, banned from drugs and booze for life

20 Jun, 2019 3:27pm
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Murderer released on parole for third time, banned from using drugs and alcohol for life.

A man serving a home detention sentenced is being put up in a motel after he was evicted from his approved address. He is also facing new charges. Photo / File

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Man on home detention still in taxpayer-funded motel weeks after eviction

19 Jun, 2019 3:00pm
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Offender remains in $100 a night motel after being kicked out of home detention address.

Jane Furlong's body was found buried in dunes at Sunset Beach, Port Waikato, 19 years after she vanished from central Auckland. Photograph supplied

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Jane Furlong murder: Possible new leads for team on cold case

19 Jun, 2019 10:30am
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Police are following up new information in the cold case of Auckland teen Jane Furlong

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Parnell problems: 'Fighting, drinking, abusive' deportees causing 'havoc'

6 Jun, 2019 7:00pm
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Deportees and troubled souls housed at a Parnell lodge are causing 'havoc' for residents

The 14-year-old was hit by the man - a stranger - at about 7pm on May 22 in the forecourt of the BP station on Swanson Rd. Photo / Google

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Road rage: Man avoids charges for punching girl

6 Jun, 2019 4:57pm
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No charges for man who punched a teenage girl in the face during a road rage incident

The man was walking down Fowlds Avenue in Sandringham when he was attacked. Photo / Google

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Racial attack: Kiwi beaten, abused in daylight assault

5 Jun, 2019 4:48pm
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Man assaulted, racially abused on an Auckland street - in broad daylight.

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Road rage: Man punches 14yo girl in face, police slammed for slow response

5 Jun, 2019 2:56pm
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Mother of 14yo girl punched by man in road- rage attack critical of slow police response.

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Too fast: Police officers pay more than $1m in speeding fines

5 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Police officers have been caught speeding on duty almost 5000 over six years.

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Offender put in motel after eviction from Housing NZ home-detention address

3 Jun, 2019 7:22pm
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Offender put in motel after eviction from home detention address, new violence charges.

Wet and cold. The rest of Queens Birthday weekend is set to be dreary, chilly - and even snowy in some places. Photo / File

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Winter isn't coming New Zealand - it's here, and it's cold, brace yourselves

2 Jun, 2019 6:27am
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Temperatures dipped below zero overnight as snow blanketed parts of New Zealand.

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Cold case: Police chase leads in 26yo murder mystery

1 Jun, 2019 2:55pm
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Jane Furlong was killed 26 years ago - who did it? Her mother's not sure we'll ever know.

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Mr Asia drug syndicate player back in court on methamphetamine charge

29 May, 2019 4:19pm
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A man associated with the Mr Asia drug syndicate is facing a methamphetamine charge.

Paul Roger Herrick has been jailed four times for historic sex offending against former pupils - including when he was a principal. Photo / Stuart Munro

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Predator principal's career of sex crimes and silencing

27 May, 2019 7:00pm
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Former principal Paul Herrick sexually abused children over his 30 year career - how?

Donations to a shelter for animals affected by domestic violence will be matched today.

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Pet Refuge: $250,000 target reached in fundraiser for shelter for domestic abuse animals

27 May, 2019 6:44pm
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The target of $250k was set last week. That target was not only reached, but surpassed.

Tevita Fangupo, Tevita Kulu and Toni Finau were on trial in the High Court at Auckland this month. Photo / File

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Not enough evidence to charge Kiwi sports star named in court during drug trial

27 May, 2019 3:11pm
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Police inquiries over the sports star's alleged link was extensive.

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Pet Refuge: Victim beaten, sexually assaulted by partner - but stayed for her pets

27 May, 2019 11:15am
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A victim of domestic and sexual violence speaks about why she did not leave her abuser

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Pet Refuge: Food firm to match every dollar donated

26 May, 2019 8:37pm
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Donations to a shelter for animals affected by domestic violence will be matched tomorrow.

A cyclist died after a crash on Queen St around 2.30am. Photo / File

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Cyclist killed: Hit-and-run driver followed by motorist

26 May, 2019 5:29pm
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The rider hit by an alleged drink-driver on Queen St has been identified.

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Pet Refuge: 'Thrilling' start to fundraiser for shelter to house domestic violence animals

23 May, 2019 6:00pm
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Pet Refuge founder thrilled with support for new domestic abuse initiative

NZ's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built. Photo / Supplied

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Pet Refuge: Donations surge over $100,000

23 May, 2019 10:00am
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Donations continue to come in for Pet Refuge, a shelter for domestic abuse animals.

Christopher Simeon appeared in the High Court at Auckland today.

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Suppression for victim remains but not for accused

22 May, 2019 9:41am
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The alleged victim's name remains suppressed.

Cats housed at the refuge will hang out in this play area. Image supplied/Pet Refuge

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Pet Refuge: Inside the shelter that will house pets of domestic violence

22 May, 2019 5:00am
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We look inside a new shelter that will house pets affected by domestic violence.

A man whose childhood pets were abused by his mother's partner has spoken out about the violence. Stock image/Getty

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Pet Refuge: A childhood of fear - domestic violence survivor recalls animal abuse

22 May, 2019 5:00am
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A man who survived a violent childhood where his pets were beaten and killed, speaks.

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Pet Refuge: More than $87k raised to fit out shelter for animals affected by family violence

21 May, 2019 7:00pm
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NZ's first shelter dedicated to housing pets affected by family violence is being built.

Pets from homes where family violence is rife will soon be able to be housed in a shelter while their owners escape and find new places to live. Photo / File

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Pet Refuge: Day my stepfather killed, burned our pets

21 May, 2019 5:00am
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Casey grew up in a home where her stepfather abused her pets. She shares her story.

Tevita Kava (inset) fell from The Red Boats' charter vessel Reo Moana during a 30th birthday party cruise on the Waitematā Harbour on June 3, 2017. Photos / Supplied

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Party boat death: Judge slams prosecution case

21 May, 2019 5:00am
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Party boat death: company acquitted, prosecution case, investigation slammed by judge.

A woman abused by her partner has shared her story of how he would harm the pet to control and hurt her. File photo / Supplied

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Her husband bent a fire poker across her dog's back. This is why she didn't leave

21 May, 2019 5:00am
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A woman explains why she did not leave her husband after he brutally beat their pet.

Julie Chapman with one of her eight rescue cats. Photograph/Pet Rescue

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Pet Refuge: Why domestic violence victims don't 'just leave'

21 May, 2019 5:00am
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Leaving an abusive relationship is complex. We look at why victims don't "just leave".

Julie Chapman with one of her eight rescue cats. Photograph/Pet Refuge

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Pet Refuge: Donations pouring in to help animals affected by domestic violence

20 May, 2019 8:58pm
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More than $35,000 collected during auction at official launch of Pet Refuge tonight

A woman abused by her partner has shared her story of how he would harm the pet to control and hurt her. Stock image/Getty

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Pet Refuge: 'I should have listened to my dog' says victim

20 May, 2019 10:00am
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A domestic violence victim speaks about how her abuser harmed her pet to get to her.

Julie Chapman is launching Pet Refuge, a shelter that will house animals while victims of domestic violence leave abusers and find safe homes. Photo / Michael Craig

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Heartbreaking reason many women don't leave abusive partners

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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A new pet refuge will be opened to house animals from violent homes while owners escape

Julie Chapman is the founder of Pet Refuge. Photo / Michael Craig

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The heartbreaking reason many women stay with abusive partners

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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A refuge for pets from homes with domestic violence will be built in Auckland

Chapman also founded the KidsCan Charitable Trust in 2005.

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Pet Refuge: Why I'm setting up a shelter for animals

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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Pet Refuge founder Julie Chapman explains what it's about and why she set it up.

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'He tried to break her neck': Woman tells of terror inflicted on pet

20 May, 2019 5:00am
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A woman who stayed with her abusive partner for the sake of her dog speaks out.

Pua Magasiva with his wife Lizz Sadler in 2017. Photo / Norrie Montgomery

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Pua Magasiva mourned: Family thank public for support

13 May, 2019 5:37am
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Tributes continue for actor Pua Magasiva who died suddenly this weekend.

Police at the scene of the double stabbing in Grey Lynn. Photo / Alexa Preston

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Two critical after early-morning stabbing in Grey Lynn

12 May, 2019 8:27am
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Police are investigating the stabbing of two people in Grey Lynn.

Lance Corporal Nicholas Kahotea passed away last night. Photo / NZ Army

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Soldier died after jump from helicopter: Source

9 May, 2019 6:11pm
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SAS soldier Nicholas Kahotea died following a training accident in Auckland last night.

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A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars

1 May, 2019 11:00am
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One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.

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Ban on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegal

16 Apr, 2019 11:23am
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Corrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal

Armed police guard the Masjid Al Noor, Deans Ave Mosque in Christchurch after the March 15 attacks. Photo / Michael Craig

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'Marry me': Girls praise accused Christchurch gunman in vile video

14 Apr, 2019 8:30am
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A video has emerged on social media of girls and women applauding Chch shootings accused.

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Two injured in Auckland CBD assault

14 Apr, 2019 7:19am
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Two people were injured after an assault in Auckland's CBD early this morning.

An Auckland police officer has been charged with dangerous driving.

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Auckland police officer charged with dangerous driving named

12 Apr, 2019 10:34am
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Details of cop charged with dangerous driving on duty can now be published.

When Daniel Nehemia was ordained he posted these photographs on one of his Facebook pages. He can no longer use the site as he is a convicted sex offender. Photo / Facebook

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Ratana Church sex offender has multiple Facebook pages shut down

9 Apr, 2019 10:29am
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Cleric convicted of sex offending has multiple Facebook pages shut down.

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'A danger to the community': Repeat sex offender sent back to jail

8 Apr, 2019 4:48pm
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Recidivist child sex offender jailed after breaching internet ban to download child porn

Daniel Nehemia initially pleaded guilty to sexually abusing three boys but mid-trial, changed that plea and admitted all charges. Photograph/Facebook

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Ratana Church minister pleads guilty mid-trial to child sex offences

5 Apr, 2019 11:59am
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Trial for Ratana Church Minister ends suddenly after he pleads guilty to all charges