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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

Daniel Brass Raharaha Nehemia was a senior Ratana Church minister when he was charged with child sex offending. He is currently on trial in the Auckland District Court. Photo / Facebook

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'I just kept my eyes closed' - jury hears details of alleged abuse on boy by Ratana Church minister

2 Apr, 2019 3:45pm
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First of three complainants in a child sex case against church minister gives evidence.

Rotorua farm worker Ephraim Joseph Beazley last month admitted to murdering his ex-wife Xi Wang at her Flat Bush home. Photo / Jason Oxenham

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Farm worker jailed for life for brutally killing ex-wife

2 Apr, 2019 2:45pm
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A man who murdered his ex-wife in front of their toddler has been jailed for life.

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Ratana Church minister on trial in Auckland for child sex offending

2 Apr, 2019 8:38am
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A minister of the Ratana Church is on trial in Auckland for child sex offending

Hisharm Alzarzour was shot and survived. But his friend Khaled Mustafa was not so lucky. Photo / Dean Purcell

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'It was a very hard 17 minutes': Mosque-goer shot three times but alive

30 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A survivor of the Christchurch attack talks about the terror inside mosque on March 15.

Armed police continue to guard the Memorial Park Cemetery in Christchurch where a majority of the mosque shooting victims are buried. Photo / Dean Purcell

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A tragic landscape: Christchurch cemetery reopens after mosque burials

26 Mar, 2019 11:26am
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Each grave is simple, marked by a silver plaque bearing the victim's name.

Linwood Mosque Imam Alabi Lateef Zirullah, kneeling, and Al Noor Mosque Imam Gamal Fouda during the Call to Prayer at Hagley Park. Zirullah will speak at tomorrow's vigil. Photo / Mark MItchell

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Christchurch shooting: Details of vigil revealed, thousands expected

23 Mar, 2019 8:39pm
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Details revealed of tomorrow's vigil to be held in honour of Chch shooting victims

Tim Ashton says the police who responded to the mosque terror attacks will be affected for the rest of their lives.

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Aramoana cops: First responders to terror attack 'will live this forever'

21 Mar, 2019 4:09pm
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Former cops who gunned down Aramoana massacre killer David Gray speak about Chch

Mourners carry the body of a victim of the mosque shootings at today's funeral. Photo / AP

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Father and son Khaled and Hamza Mustafa buried together

20 Mar, 2019 2:16pm
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Father and son Khaled and Hamza Mustafa died together. Today they were buried together.

Rahimi Ahmad, pictured with his wife Azila and their two children at home in Christchurch, was badly injured in the mosque attack. Photo / supplied

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Mosque victim still in coma, more life-saving surgery ahead

19 Mar, 2019 10:43am
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A man shot at the Al Noor mosque will undergo a third lifesaving surgery

Farid Ahmed pictured holding a photograph of his family, including wife Husna Ahmed who was killed in the Christchurch terror attack. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Honouring the dead - Husna Ahmed, 44

19 Mar, 2019 8:54am
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Mother and wife helped lead others to safety before being shot.

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'I forgive him': Mosque survivor's message to gunman who killed his wife

18 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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Survivor Christchurch terror attacks has forgiven the gunman.

Still from video showing the moment police arrest a man after ramming his car off the road. Photo / Supplied

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Police reveal how they caught the alleged gunman

18 Mar, 2019 2:20pm
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Police who dragged alleged gunman from car following shooting refuse to be called heroes.

The hearses wait patiently for their terrible assignment at the Deans Avenue cordon.

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'You should have been safe': Sombre scene at mosque as hearses line up

16 Mar, 2019 5:27pm
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Truly grim scene as hearse after hearse pulls up at the Al Noor mosque.

Haji Daoud Nabi, 71, was killed in the Christchurch terror attack yesterday. Photo / supplied

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'Who could do something like that?': Sons mourn father killed in 'cowardly act'

16 Mar, 2019 2:55pm
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"Who could do something like that?" say the sons of one of the terror attack victims.

The moment police arrest a man in Brougham St after ramming his car off the road. Photo / Supplied

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Sole gunman responsible for both mosque attacks, police believe

16 Mar, 2019 2:43pm
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Accused murderer Brenton Tarrant was arrested 36 minutes after the Al Noor attack.

The man appeared in Christchurch District Court this morning. Photo / file

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Man tries to get into court to 'knife' Christchurch terror attack suspect

16 Mar, 2019 9:45am
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A man is appearing in Christchurch District Court charged with murder.

Masjid Al Noor Mosque shooting survivor Nour Tavis resting at his Christchurch home. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Mosque survivor speaks - 'I am so lucky, I am safe'

16 Mar, 2019 12:00am
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A survivor of a mass shooting at a Chch mosque speaks out

Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft. NZME file photograph

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The Chase: 'No quick fix' for pursuits and calls for ban on chases

15 Mar, 2019 12:01pm
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Police Association has welcomed a major review into pursuits.

A teenager was killed in this crash after he fled police in West Auckland. NZ Herald photograph

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Police pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers flee

15 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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A major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today

A recent pursuit near Tauranga. NZME file photograph

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The Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released today

15 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.

SPORT

Assault charge for former national sports coach

13 Mar, 2019 4:30pm
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A former national sports coach will stand trial on an assault charge.

The Herald has compiled a list of many of those killed as a result of pursuits. Photo / Herald Graphic

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The Chase: Pursuit toll - 79 dead in police chases since 2008

13 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Since 2008 79 people have been killed in pursuit-related crashes. Who are they?

The three victims of the crash - from left - driver Dylan Kingi, Holly Kay Gunn and Peter Bunyan. Photos / Facebook

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Fleeing driver ignored pleas to stop, three people died

13 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Survivor of fatal pursuit crash that killed three people speaks about fleeing drivers.

Alosio Taimo was jailed for 22 years for sex offending against boys. NZ Herald photograph by Jason Oxenham

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More jail time on the cards for sex offending Auckland rugby coach

12 Mar, 2019 12:23pm
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Sex offending Auckland rugby coach jailed for 22 years may face more time behind bars

This car crashed during a pursuit in Rotorua. It is one of more than 30,000 pursuits since 2008. NZME photograph

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The Chase: Driver who fled police -I'd probably do it again

12 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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A man convicted of fleeing police speaks about why he failed to stop and was pursued.

Road spikes are one tactical option police have to stop fleeing drivers. NZME file photograph

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The Chase: Woman convicted after pursuit 'don't judge me'

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A woman who fled police has spoken about why she did it - and how she had 'no choice'.

Police at the scene of a fatal crash in Mangere in 2013. The driver of a motorbike fled and was pursued by police. NZ Herald photograph

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The Chase: Fleeing teens risk horror death for thrill of chase

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A criminologist explains why drivers flee police, and we profile these drivers.

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Cops investigating their own after allegations of bad behaviour from off-duty officers

11 Mar, 2019 4:13pm
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Police are investigating the actions of a number of police officers.

Former Kiwi international cricket star Adam Parore admits drink driving. Photo / File

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Former Kiwi sports star admits drink-drive charge

11 Mar, 2019 12:44pm
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Former Kiwi international sports star Adam Parore admits drink driving.

Police now say Denver Chance was murdered.

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Watch: Denver Chance murder accused to keep name secret

11 Mar, 2019 11:05am
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Man, 41, appears in court to face charge of murdering Denver Chance.

Pregnant Christchurch mum Renee Percy, 35, was killed when a car driven by Dennis William Tunnicliffe struck a power pole on Breezes Rd in the Aranui area. Photo / Supplied

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The Chase: Son urges drivers not to flee cops

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Today the "Herald" launches "The Chase" - a four-day series about police pursuits.

State Highway 2 near Tauranga was closed as police chased a fleeing driver seen jumping out of a flaming car and into the Wairoa River recently. Photo / NZME

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The Chase: The rules of engagement for police pursuing fleeing drivers

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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As part of The Chase, a Herald series on pursuits, we look at the rules of engagement.

Footage from a pursuit near Tauranga. Photo / NZME

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The Chase: 'I'm not at peace' - pursuit death haunts cop

11 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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'I thought "Jesus Christ this is my fault, this is my fault, this is really bad".'

ENTERTAINMENT

Scribe doubles down on 'misogynistic' poem with sweary swipe at critics

10 Mar, 2019 8:13am
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Embattled rapper Scribe has a message to anyone offended by his "sexist" poem.

The health professional appeared in North Shore District Court today.

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Health professional charged with patient indecent assaults spanning 30 years

7 Mar, 2019 9:20am
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Indecent assault charges relate to three patients and span 30 years.

Ephraim Joseph Beazley, 33, has admitted murdering his ex partner Xi Wang in her Auckland home on December 10 last year.

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Xi Wang brutally stabbed to death by ex as she held her 2yo son in her arms

6 Mar, 2019 10:12am
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Shocking details have emerged about the brutal murder of Flat Bush mum Xi Wang

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Man admits murdering ex while their son was home

6 Mar, 2019 9:20am
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Rotorua farmer Ephraim Beazley has admitted murdering his ex-wife Xi Wang in December.

Rouxle Le Roux at home during her sentence of home detention. NZ Herald photograph

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'Kill em with kindness': Killer driver Rouxle Le Roux confronts her critics

5 Mar, 2019 8:55am
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Killer driver Rouxle Le Roux has taken to social media to talk about her remorse

Nitin Mittal was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14 year old boy but was granted a real estate agent's licence after he was deemed a

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Real Estate Authority in minister's sights over sex offender's licence

4 Mar, 2019 8:53am
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Minister to look into case of child sex offender who was granted real estate licence

Mark Cropp aka Devast8 in the Papakura District Court. Photo / File

'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant woman

3 Mar, 2019 2:47pm
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Man with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.

Uber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy during ride to be deported

3 Mar, 2019 2:39pm
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Offending considered "moderately serious" but Judge gave him credit for his marriage.

The accused police officer has name suppression. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Police officer accused of sex attack on fellow cop

1 Mar, 2019 2:01pm
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A police officer is accused of sexual crimes against a fellow officer.

Mark Cropp has admitted further firearm charges. Photo / NZME

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'Devast8' man Mark Cropp admits firearms incident

1 Mar, 2019 10:03am
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Mark Cropp had the word 'Devast8' tattooed across his face by his brother.

Nitin Mittal, convicted of sexually assaulting a 14 year old boy in an Uber. Photo / Supplied

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Child sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agent

1 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Sex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.

Police have released new data on family violence offending. Photo / iStock

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New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day

28 Feb, 2019 4:19pm
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New family violence charge nets 19 alleged abusers each day.

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The manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vow

28 Feb, 2019 12:06pm
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The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.

Myron Felise fatally assaulted the 18-year-old Eli Holtz, inset.

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Man jailed for fatal assault on teen who fired water pistol

28 Feb, 2019 10:50am
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The man who fatally assaulted Eli Holtz has been jailed for seven years.

Police have charged more than 400 people under new strangulation and suffocation laws that were introduced on December 3. Photo / 123RF

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Hands off: Police making five strangulation arrests a day

28 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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More than 400 people charged with strangling or suffocating their partners since December.

Rouxle Le Roux killed 15-year-old Nathan Kraatskow in May 2018. NZ Herald photograph

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Killer driver Rouxle Le Roux charged with sentence breach

26 Feb, 2019 12:22pm
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Killer driver will appear in court next month for allegedly breaching home detention.

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'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant woman

25 Feb, 2019 3:42pm
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Man with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.

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Uber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deported

25 Feb, 2019 3:21pm
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Court of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.

Groomsman Paul Wilson at David Bain's wedding in 2014. Photo / File

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David Bain's groomsman: Parole Board review after killer struck again

20 Feb, 2019 6:46pm
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Paul Wilson was groomsman for David Bain, who was "shocked to the core" at killing.

Paul Russell Wilson was a groomsman at David Bain's wedding after the pair became friends in prison.

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Bain groomsman paroled with 'glowing' prison report, only to kill again

20 Feb, 2019 1:35pm
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Paul Russell Wilson murdered Nicole Marie Tuxford while on parole for another murder.

Cameron D'Arcy Gibbons, in the dock during his sentencing at the Auckland District Court. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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Top hockey rep convicted of sex assault on player

13 Feb, 2019 5:00pm
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Rep hockey player and former coach at an elite school guilty of indecent assault.

Tevita Kava died last year after he fell from a party boat on the Waitemata Harbour.

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Party boat tragedy: Victim couldn't swim, 'hoped he didn't fall in' during cruise

13 Feb, 2019 11:24am
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The trial over the death in the Waitematā harbour continues in Auckland District Court.

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Party boat tragedy: Skipper '100 per cent sure' ramp was secure

12 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
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Waitematā Harbour party boat tragedy: skipper '100 per cent sure' ramp was secure