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A Kiwi has led another successful expedition to the RMS Titanic in a submersible, giving people their first glimpse of the shipwreck since 2005. Photo / EYOS Expeditions

NEW ZEALAND

Titanic tales: Kiwi leads first expedition to wreck in 14 years

22 Aug, 2019 8:37am
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Kiwi Rob McCallum last led a dive to the famous wreck in 2005.

Hamilton mum Helena Abbott says she may have lost all her belongings, but she's just pleased to escape with her kids, Brody, 7, and Shelby Devine, 8. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

'My son is my hero'; Praise for boy who alerted family to fire

21 Aug, 2019 3:48pm
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Helena Abbott escaped with her two kids, but lost everything in the blaze.

A Hamilton family managed to escape relatively unscathed after a fire tore through their house just after 5am today. Photo / Belinda Feek

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton family flees fiery blaze with 60 secs to spare

21 Aug, 2019 1:40pm
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OIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.

The new Hyundai Nexo was on show at this year's Fieldays at Mystery Creek. It's TV advertisement was pulled after complaints from people in relation to the country's high suicide rate. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hyundai advertisement pulled due to suicide similarities

20 Aug, 2019 3:28pm
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Thirty-four people made complaints, calling company's advert insensitive and misleading.

Donna Davey says she finds it frustrating that her son refuses to go school. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'Lazy little bugger': Mum fined for son's wagging says she can't drag him out of bed

20 Aug, 2019 11:26am
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Sleepy teen says he 'just can't be bothered' going to school each day.

Alex Mercer disputed his speeding ticket, taking it all the way to the High Court and winning with his common sense defence,

NEW ZEALAND

Driver wins appeal over ticket for passing lane manoeuvre

20 Aug, 2019 8:16am
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Justice Timothy Brewer accepted Alex Mercer's argument and dismissed the ticket.

It's unclear if the man was seriously injured but he was able to get to Queenstown Hospital and advise staff of his injuries.

NEW ZEALAND

Man admits himself to Queenstown Hospital after BB gun shooting

18 Aug, 2019 4:34pm
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The man turned up to the hospital telling staff that he'd been shot.

The country's first urban growth partnership will see co-ordinated development between Auckland and Hamilton, including working together on transport links. Photo / File

HAMILTON NEWS | Property

Auckland, Hamilton partner on growth

16 Aug, 2019 1:26pm
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First time two regions have joined with the Government to implement such a growth plan.

Huntly is one of the towns involved in the new Urban Growth Partnership agreement between Government, local councils and mana whenua. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton-Auckland 'urban growth partnership' to be signed off by ministers, mayors

15 Aug, 2019 2:11pm
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Ministers, mayors and other Government agency representatives are at the signing.

The Block judge Jason Bonham, right, with AJ Austin pictured in Auckland last month. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The Block judge caught up in Hong Kong airport protests

14 Aug, 2019 3:01pm
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The Block judge says he's had to change his flights four times to try get home.

A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to possessing video of the Christchurch mosque mass shootings, in which 51 people were shot dead. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Teen, 17, admits possessing mosque attack video

13 Aug, 2019 3:24pm
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The teenager's lawyer is seeking permanent name suppression.

One ticket will say 'thank you' but the second ticket, in the same envelope, will likely congratulate the recipient on being a 'winner'. Image / John Maynard

NEW ZEALAND

Union boss' anger as postal scam re-emerges

11 Aug, 2019 5:27pm
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A scam targeting the country's most vulnerable has returned.

Waikato fire safety investigator Peter Hallett at the scene of the fire at Aaron and Jasmin Kereopa's Te Mata property which was reduced to rubble after the blaze. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Whanau devastated after livelihood burns to the ground

11 Aug, 2019 3:36pm
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Renowned artist, wife are coming to grips with losing their livelihood while on holiday.

The Capilano Suspension Bridge hangs down to 70m above the Capilano River and is 137m long. Photo / Tourism Vancouver

TRAVEL

Strap in for an adventure in Vancouver

11 Aug, 2019 6:29am
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Belinda Feek discovers there's no shortage of activities while holidaying in Vancouver.

Police block a road in New Brighton, Christchurch, after a pedestrian was killed following being struck by a car that was involved in a police chase. Photo / Lavinia Bishop

NEW ZEALAND

Hit-and-run victim 'a kind, caring soul', says friend

8 Aug, 2019 2:04pm
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Friends expressing their shock at sudden loss of a man allegedly killed by a wanted man.

The Auckland couple are furious a Chorus technician drilled in 15 extra holes into the outside of their house after a bungled ultra fibre installation last month. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Holey moley: Chorus technician 'butchers' internet installation at new house

8 Aug, 2019 12:30pm
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Chorus admits failings, home owner says the work "nothing short of vandalism".

Former Auckland building apprentice Jeremy Haldane pictured on the day of an accident where he was crushed by timber framing, leaving him permanently injured. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Construction deaths spike: Injured builder urges change

8 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Auckland man Jeremy Haldane still faces a further two years of recovery.

The storm as forecasted brewing in the southern Tasman Ocean at noon on Sunday. Image / weatherwatch.co.nz

NEW ZEALAND

Storm brewing as weather officials disagree over 'giant storm' to affect NZ

7 Aug, 2019 11:45am
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There's disagreement between weather officials as to how much of an impact it will have.

Jamieson Waaka, 13, with Dad, Wiremu,and Flava breakfast crew hosts, Daz and Ast. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Bullied for his mullet: Boy left in tears over haircut

2 Aug, 2019 8:25am
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Jamieson Waaka was bullied because of his mullet, but now everyone wants to be like him.

A couple play petanque at Mission Bay on a summer's day in Auckland. Daylight hours are increasing as we get further away from the shortest day of the year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Goodbye solar winter, hello brighter days

1 Aug, 2019 11:24am
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The dark days are almost over as we get closer to Spring ....and Summer.

The doctor, whose name supppression will be reassessed at his sentencing, over-prescribed many medications to family, friends and colleagues. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Doctor guilty of prescribing drugs to family, friends, colleagues

30 Jul, 2019 4:30pm
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The doctor himself has a history of drug dependency which concerned the tribunal.

Muhammad Khayam with his wife, Farah Sarwar, 30, and children, Hareem, 10 months and Sereen, 3 1/2. The family are gutted they weren't alerted to the flight cancellation. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Travel agency agrees to pay for devastated Auckland family's flights

30 Jul, 2019 8:16am
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Muhammad Khayam says he's pleased Eco Travels took responsibility.

Mitchell Paterson was found wrapped in tarpaulin in a body of water underneath the McLaren Falls bridge during the early hours of July 13, last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

McLaren Falls: 'He was already unconscious, at least', defence counsel says

25 Jul, 2019 1:05pm
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Closing submissions are being delivered this morning.

The body of Mitchell Paterson was found bound and dumped near McLaren Falls last July. Photo / Jared Savage

NEW ZEALAND

McLaren Falls: Killing fuelled by gang boss' ego, prosecution says

25 Jul, 2019 8:59am
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A bruised ego was behind the plan to track down Ngaruawahia man Mitchell Paterson.

Defence counsel for Leon Colin Wilson, 49, is due to open their case in the High Court at Hamilton today. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

McLaren Falls killing: 'I just wanted to blacken his eyes', says gang boss

23 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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Gang leader Leon Wilson's police video interview was played to the Hamilton jury today.

Auckland mayoral candidate and Waipareira Trust chief executive John Tamihere said they need to pursue legal action over the development as council's current policy was discriminatory. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

John Tamihere launches legal action against Auckland council

22 Jul, 2019 2:38pm
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John Tamihere says there would no conflict or conundrums with the action if he was Mayor.

West Auckland police officers, Constable Dan Sutton, left, and Sergeant Dean Henderson, with Donna and Bernie from Give a Kid a Blanket, Henderson. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

West Auckland cops go the extra mile for Ranui fire victims

22 Jul, 2019 12:05pm
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Help from a group of West Auckland cops will see the family move into a new home soon.

Ethan Crone (right) with dad Ron and wife Ruth. Ron Crone is calling for tighter policing on people who drive under the influence of drugs. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving dad: 'He was a great lad ... but unfortunately he smoked cannabis'

21 Jul, 2019 6:00pm
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A dad is calling for an overhaul of the way drivers are tested for illicit substances.

A person died of a medical event in a vehicle at the Manu Bay car park on Saturday afternoon. A second person was hospitalised in a moderate condition. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Drug involvement in Raglan car park death: reports

21 Jul, 2019 11:19am
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The sudden death was classified as a medical event and the coroner is now investigating.

Rob Lennon of Woodys Winners in Wellsford updates the number of First Division winning tickets the store has sold after selling last night's $16.5m Powerball ticket. Photo / Woodys Winners

NEW ZEALAND

Lotto franchise owner: 'Every single one feels like a family member'

21 Jul, 2019 11:16am
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Wellsford shop owner overcome with emotion after $16.5m Powerball win.

NEW ZEALAND

No notice: Auckland family devastated after flight cancelled

18 Jul, 2019 5:19am
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Family's flight to Pakistan cancelled, but neither airline nor travel agent alerted them.

Christchurch woman Litisha Cleave says being able to marry fiance Riki in front of their children was at the top of her bucket list. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Shock, sadness as young mum given months to live

17 Jul, 2019 5:11pm
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Litisha Cleave, who just turned 30, has just six months to live due to her breast cancer.

An aerial view of SH1 looking north towards the Takanini interchange. The road widening project will be completed by Christmas. Photo / NZTA

NEW ZEALAND

'We've had a gutsful': Truckies say SH1 works a nightmare

17 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Its completion has been delayed by more than a year. When will the Takanini work be done?

An Auckland man has been evicted from his flat after threatening his property manager due to perceived injustices relating to his tenancy. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Man evicted after threatening to assault, stab property manager

17 Jul, 2019 8:11am
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Abdellah Abaid was described as a "passionate" man capable of "vigorous expression".

Waikato Nomad's gang president Leon Colin Wilson, 49, in the High Court at Hamilton where he is fighting charges in relation to the death of Mitchell Paterson.

NEW ZEALAND

McLaren Falls death: Victim's spiral into the drug scene

15 Jul, 2019 6:02pm
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Mitchell Paterson's last request was a bottle of Coke. He would later be found dead.

Mitchell Paterson was found dead at McLaren Falls last year. Three people are today going on trial in relation to his death. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

McLaren Falls killing: Trial begins for trio 3 charged over Mitchell Paterson's death

15 Jul, 2019 10:20am
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Two men and one woman go on trial for their alleged part in the Waikato man's death.

Kiwi dominatrix Sarah Elliott says her love of the kink and fetish communities is due to it being a safer environment than a normal pub. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

'I'm a devout Christian': Kiwi dominatrix slams orgy claims

10 Jul, 2019 9:15pm
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Kiwi Sarah Elliott says although she's polyamorous she's not into orgies.

Kawhia shooting accused Orren Scott Williams, 37, appearing via audio visual link in the High Court at Hamilton on Tuesday. Photo / RNZ

NEW ZEALAND

Kawhia murder accused drops name suppression bid

9 Jul, 2019 9:50am
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A man alleged to have shot at a group of men at his Kawhia property can be named.

Waikato man Raymond Gough has been told he's too frail for lifesaving heart bypass surgery and nothing more can be done for him. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

90-year-old with terminal illness pleads: Let it end

9 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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90-year-old Raymond Gough says if he could flick the switch to end his life, he would.

Huntly man Robert Strickland has taken Harcourts property management to the Tenancy Tribunal after claims repairs aren't being made to his rental property. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Family claims lengthy battle to get 'infested' rental fixed

5 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Robert Strickland has been trying to get the house repaired for the last 5 months.

Ivan, Anastasiya and Uriy Lubichenko have finally been reunited with their little brother Maksim who was adopted out to a Kiwi family 17 years ago. Photo / Alex Gilbert

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi man helps reunite Russian siblings

4 Jul, 2019 11:15am
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The four siblings were reconnected within days of posting on the Kiwi man's page.

Hannah and Andrew Childs of Behemoth Brewery reached their $1.5m target to build their brewpub last night. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Behemoth hits crowdfunding target for Auckland brewpub

4 Jul, 2019 9:38am
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Audacious plan for a new brewery is on track.

Harry Sloan, 5, of Wanaka in an ambulance after suffering third-degree burns to his bottom at Aussie World theme park on the Sunshine Coast. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Kiwi boy, 5, suffers burns on family holiday at Aussie fun park

3 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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It took three months for boy's third-degree burns to heal, but there will be no apology.

Abuse is making it difficult to recruit referees. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Pressure on young football referees as industry battles with recruitment

23 Jun, 2019 2:20pm
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The referee involved in the incident returned back to the field after a week's break.

Assault victim Robert Noe pictured after arriving back at his Coromandel propeerty for the first time since he was attacked in his remote house near Hot Water Beach. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

The quaint beachside village, the elderly man and the brutal home invasion

22 Jun, 2019 3:10pm
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A man was brutally attacked in his own home. But no one was surprised who the victim was.

Nelson woman Rebekah Siame says she was left traumatised after being made to squeeze into a seat smaller than that she had paid for after being unexpectedly moved by Air NZ staff. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Overweight woman left bruised and in tears after Air NZ flight

21 Jun, 2019 12:06pm
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Rebekah Siame has happy in her skin, but is disappointed with Air NZ's response.

The Bushmaster M4 semi-automatic rifle, right, which an officer accidentally fired in a police station last year. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Officer accidentally fires Bushmaster rifle inside station

19 Jun, 2019 7:38am
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Police say incidents like this are rare.

Robert Noe, 73, thought he was going to die during a violent home invasion late on Saturday night. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Bashing victim fears offenders will return

18 Jun, 2019 7:00pm
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Robert Noe is due to undergo surgery this evening after suffering multiple fractures.

Chief Censor David Shanks is pleased an application to review, or appeal, its decision to ban the livestreaming video has been dismissed. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Review board dismisses appeal to lift ban on mosque shooting video

18 Jun, 2019 11:00am
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The Christchurch man who filed the appeal said the livestream video wasn't graphic.

Abbas Nazari (centre), with United States Ambassador Scott Brown (left) and Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs at last night's awards. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Abbas Nazari: From the Tampa to a Fulbright study award

18 Jun, 2019 7:34am
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Abbas Nazari arrived in New Zealand aged 7 as a refugee from Afghanistan.

Robert Noe is in Waikato Hospital awaiting surgery. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Man brutally bashed, left for dead in violent home invasion

18 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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A website has been set up to smear his name and now he's been left bloodied and beaten.

Vicky Freeman says she's been offered several jobs since featuring on the cover of this year's Wellbeing Budget. Photo / Getty Images

NEW ZEALAND

Vicky Freeman: From NZ Budget cover to Aussie front-page news

11 Jun, 2019 2:08pm
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First it was the cover of the Budget - now she's on the cover of an Australian paper.

The Sentinel apartment resident Amanda Care says conditions have much improved after legionnaires disease was discovered in the building's spa pool. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Legionnaires death; 14 months on, the grieving continues for Auckland widow

11 Jun, 2019 10:30am
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New research has discovered legionella misdiagnosed as pneumonia in 2/3rds of cases.

The brothers were alternating school days so they could share the one pair of shoes they owned. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'Today's my day to wear the shoes, so I come to school'

10 Jun, 2019 5:06am
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'The level of hardship seems to be getting worse,' says KidsCan boss.

Act Party leader David Seymour believes he was portrayed as a white supremacist which he vehemently denies and says he's defended several incidents of racism in parliament. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

David Seymour: I'm not racist, that's 'absolutely absurd'

9 Jun, 2019 12:45pm
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David Seymour says he's been the most aggressive MP fighting racism at parliament.

The Toyota, with its rear window smashed out, parked at Hauturu School as clothing, blankets and other property is strewn around it. Photo / Dean Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

Injured and bleeding in a bullet-ridden car - the desperate Waikato shooting escape

6 Jun, 2019 4:54pm
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The crime scene spans 10km, involves two vehicles and three different locations.

The late model Toyota Harrier SUV involved in the incident. Photo / Dean Taylor

NEW ZEALAND

One dead in Kawhia suspected shooting, three injured

6 Jun, 2019 11:22am
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One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.

Honeycomb blinds, pictured, came out tops in Consumer NZ's testing on which curtains and blinds will keep you warm this winter. Image / Consumer NZ

NEW ZEALAND

Consumer's curtain investigation; how to keep warm this winter

6 Jun, 2019 8:26am
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Consumer found honeycomb blinds topped its heat insulation tests.

Puna Raela was detained by US authorities at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving on holiday with a family friend on May 26. Photo / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Officials work to free Cook Islander, 9, detained at LA airport

5 Jun, 2019 9:40am
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The 9-year-old has been detained by US authorities for more than a week.

Vicky Freeman with her daughter Ruby-Jean. The Getty Images caption reads:

NEW ZEALAND

Face of Budget 'gave up on NZ', moved to Aussie

30 May, 2019 1:00pm
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Vicky Freeman and her daughter couldn't afford to continue living in Auckland.

Tennessee James Saunders will go on trial for the alleged offences July next year.

NEW ZEALAND

Hamilton rape accused drops suppression bid, heads to trial

28 May, 2019 9:56am
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Tennessee James Saunders, 22, denies four charges including rape and strangulation.

Paraki Edwards will go on trial for the alleged murder of his partner in the High Court at Hamilton in July next year.

NEW ZEALAND

Trial date set for Matamata man accused of partner's death

28 May, 2019 9:37am
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Paraki Edwards will spend another 14 months in custody after a trial date was set today.