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The patch of the feared Mongol Nation features a Genghis Khan figure riding a motorcycle. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gang tensions at boiling point: Greazy Dogs face off with Mongol Nation

2 Jun, 2020 12:00pm
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Greazy Dog gang turns up in force at house of senior patched Mongol.

Millions of Ecstasy analogue pills were manufactured by London Underground, estimated to be worth $50 million. Photo / Sarah Ivey

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Operation Ark: Nearly $14m of assets forfeited by drug ring over 10 years

29 May, 2020 8:50am
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Final ruling totals $13.8m in seized assets nearly 10 years after first arrest.

A senior patched member of the Head Hunters, Stacy Paora, was caught dealing meth in an undercover police operation. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

From lavish parties to a prison cell: Head Hunters' $1m man jailed for 12 years

28 May, 2020 4:06pm
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Head Hunter boasted of making $10,000 every day from meth. Now he's going to prison.

Akustino Tae once once a close friend of Josh Masters in the Killer Beez gang but no one knows why the relationship soured. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

'I told you not to come around here' - Best friend sentenced for shooting Killer Beez boss

26 May, 2020 10:00am
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Mystery still surrounds why gang member gunned down Josh Masters in broad daylight.

Josh Masters was a physically powerful and charismatic leader of the Killer Beez who will spend the rest of his days in a wheelchair. Photo / Greg Bowker

NEW ZEALAND

From Harley to wheelchair - Inside rise and fall of Killer Beez boss

25 May, 2020 7:39pm
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'I told you not to come around here': Josh Masters paralysed after former friend shot him.

A senior member of the Head Hunters motorcycle gang, Stacy Paora, will be sentenced on for methamphetamine dealing this week. / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

The Head Hunter who made $1 million in three years

24 May, 2020 5:00am
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Bucket of drugs and cash buried in sand dunes of popular Bay of Plenty beach.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says a change to police strategy and culture are among his priorities during his five-year term. Photo / Getty

NEW ZEALAND

'You can't please everyone' - How NZ's new top cop will change the police

23 May, 2020 5:00am
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New Police Commissioner Andy Coster promises change to strategy and culture.

The scene where Ricky Wang's remains were found at Rangipo Intake Road, off Desert Road in March 2020. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Buried in shallow grave: Fourth man in court over Desert Rd murder case

20 May, 2020 1:03pm
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Fourth man arrested in connection to human remains found buried near the Desert Rd.

The scene where Ricky Wang's remains were found at Rangipo Intake Rd, off Desert Rd, in March 2020. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Desert Rd homicide: Duo appear in court, detectives expect to make more arrests

19 May, 2020 3:50pm
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Although the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe it is Ricky Wang.

NEW ZEALAND

Buried in shallow grave: Two men charged with murder

19 May, 2020 9:27am
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Two men charged with murder after human remains found buried in a shallow grave.

The Head Hunters planned to set up a new chapter in Rotorua but were thwarted by an undercover investigation. Photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

'Got it bro': The inside story of how undercover cops snared meth, guns in gang sting

16 May, 2020 6:15pm
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Undercover officers paid $52,500 to Rotorua duo in a single drug deal.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says new powers granted to police during the Covid-19 response will not be abused. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'We're not waiting outside houses counting people': Top cop on level 2 powers

14 May, 2020 3:29pm
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Police Commissioner says staff will step carefully with 'remarkable' Covid-19 powers.

Police investigating a body found near Tongariro are appealing for any information about Bao Chang Wang, known as Ricky Wang, whose movements are unknown since 2017. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Buried in shallow grave: Arrest in Desert Rd body mystery

12 May, 2020 9:00am
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Man charged with accessory to murder after the fact in Desert Rd body case.

Police search a West Auckland house as part of the homicide inquiry into the death of a man found buried near the Tongariro National Park. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Desert Rd body: Police search second Auckland property in homicide inquiry

30 Apr, 2020 7:27am
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Police release first photo of Ricky Wang, missing since 2017, and search city apartment.

Feared Killer Beez gang leader Josh Masters was left paralysed after his former friend Akustino Tae shot him. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Killer Beez boss paralysed from bullet fired by former best friend

28 Apr, 2020 1:20pm
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Feared gang member left paralysed, lucky to be alive after former friend's pistol jammed.

The black and yellow colour of the Killer Beez in 2008. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'Once were brothers': The rise and fall of Josh Masters and the Killer Beez

28 Apr, 2020 11:57am
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Killer Beez leader Josh Masters and his alleged shooter were once close friends.

Akustino Tae was charged with attempted murder after shooting Josh Masters. He later pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Former best friend of Josh Masters admits gunning down Killer Beez boss

28 Apr, 2020 9:30am
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Killer Beez boss in wheelchair, Tribesman gang member pleads guilty to shooting charge.

NEW ZEALAND

'Bullet to the head': Police arrest second man with threatening to kill Simon Bridges

24 Apr, 2020 4:34pm
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Man allegedly threatens to kill Simon Bridges in Facebook post, the second this week.

National Party leader Simon Bridges and his family have been the subject of an alleged threat to kill. Photo / Mark Mitchell

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Man charged with threat to kill Simon Bridges, family

23 Apr, 2020 5:32pm
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Man appears in court after social media threat to kill National Party leader, family.

The career of Detective Inspector Kevin Burke ended despite his acquittal on charges of sexual offences. Photo / Michael Cunningham

NEW ZEALAND

'Poor judgment' but lack of evidence to prove sex claims against top cop, IPCA rules

21 Apr, 2020 10:00am
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Former top cop showed 'poor judgment' but not enough evidence to prove sex claims.

President of the Waikato Mongrel Mob Kingdom Sonny Fatupaito, centre front, mooted an alliance with Black Power to stand against the Australian 501 gangs. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

'Patching over': Mongrel Mob leader's brother, nephew join Comancheros

11 Apr, 2020 12:00pm
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High-profile gang leader warned of Oz threat; now brother and nephew have joined rivals.

The Comanchero patch of Viliami Taani who was convicted of an execution-style murder. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Gangs of New Zealand: Inside the 'uncontrolled growth' of the gang scene

11 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Gang scene explodes with new patches and numbers, up 50 per cent to record 7000 members.

A team of officers have been searching an area around Rangipo Intake Road, off Desert Road, pictured, in the central North Island. Photo / File

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Human remains found buried off Desert Road

24 Mar, 2020 1:33pm
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'Grave fears' for missing person leads police to remote burial site in North Island.

Tyson Daniels wore a designer Versace top in Comanchero colours of black and gold when sentenced on money laundering charges. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

NZ Comancheros link to $2.5m, drugs, firearms found in Sydney

15 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Alleged Sydney drug dealer put money into account of Comanchero gang's Auckland lawyer.

Andy Coster has been named as the next Commissioner of Police. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Analysis: Gamble to back 'safe bet' Police Commissioner pays off

9 Mar, 2020 8:00pm
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Andy Coster was hailed as a future Police Commissioner. The 'safe bet' paid off today.

Hamish McCardle was censured after an employment investigation into his

NEW ZEALAND

Top cop censured for sex remarks, fallout threatens Commissioner appointment

7 Mar, 2020 7:00pm
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Assistant Commissioner censured after sexual remarks given plum job a few months later.

Auckland lawyer Andrew Simpson was sentenced to prison for 2 years 9 months on money laundering charges. Photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

Comancheros raids: Gang lawyer's 'perplexing' fall from grace

26 Feb, 2020 7:00pm
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'Humble, honest and honourable' - why did lawyer launder cash for the Comancheros gang?

Police seized the Rolls Royce Wraith which Tyson Daniels purchased for $595,000. Photo / Police

NEW ZEALAND

Comancheros raid nets millions in cash, cars: Gang boss, lawyer jailed

25 Feb, 2020 11:30am
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Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Range Rover, Mercedes: Lawyer helped gangster buy fleet of cars.

Eight officers hoping to join the armed offenders squad were tasered by a trainer after they failed to shoot enough targets on a firing range. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Shocking: 8 police officers were tasered by an instructor. They fell silent in an inquiry

23 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Senior cop tasered eight AOS hopefuls on backside for missing targets on firing range.

A police investigation into the disappearance of Peter Boland in 1957 has been passed to a Coroner to make a final ruling. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Police hand one of NZ's oldest cold cases to Coroner

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Brother of boy missing since 1957 hope Coroner will grill witnesses at inquest hearing.

Dozens of Head Hunter gang members at the funeral of a 32-year-old associate of the gang. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Tauranga shooting: Head Hunters' show of force at victim's funeral

18 Feb, 2020 5:57pm
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The 32-year-old victim was an associate of the motorcycle gang.

A man wanted in connection to the double homicide in McLaren Falls this week was shot dead after firing at least 15 times at police. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Inside the gang tensions which brought a city to a standstill

14 Feb, 2020 7:15pm
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Arrival of Ozzie bikie gangs has upset the fragile equilibrium of the NZ gang scene.

Police believe David Kuka (right) was mistakenly killed in revenge for Lance Waite (centre). Colin Jeffries-Smith (left) and Casino Heta Williams were later jailed over Waite's death.

NEW ZEALAND

Mistaken identity: 'Brutal' death of innocent man linked to gangster shooting

11 Feb, 2020 6:00am
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Today marks two years since an innocent man was "executed" in a case of mistaken identity.

The Armed Offenders Squad at the scene of a shooting in what is believed to a Tauranga gang war. Photo / Sandra Conchie

NEW ZEALAND

Gang wars: Mongols v Mongrel Mob behind tit-for-tat shootings

3 Feb, 2020 7:31am
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Arson and tit-for-tat revenge shootings in turf war between new Oz gang and Mongrel Mob.

Nearly 1800kg of methamphetamine seized across the country last year - almost double the previous record. File photo / Brett Phibbs

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's drug shame: 1.7 tonnes of meth seized in 2019

8 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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More meth seized in 2019 than any other year, but price of drug plummets to record low.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board covers from Waihi Beach to Whangaparaoa Bay, as far inland as Murupara, and includes Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Released: Secret DHB report reveals 'embedded culture of fear'

28 Dec, 2019 8:28am
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'Clearly the situation was unacceptable', says Health Minister.

NEW ZEALAND

Police seize $17m in alleged bribery scandal

23 Dec, 2019 8:32pm
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Millions shifted from Bahamas to NZ bank account following bribery scandal.

Contenders for the Commissioner of Police: Andrew Coster, John Tims, Sandra Venables and Mike Clement

NEW ZEALAND

Police Commissioner role could go to the woman Stuart Nash openly criticised

16 Dec, 2019 12:02pm
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Sandra Venables came under fire from Stuart Nash, ironically now the Minister of Police.

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's next Top Cop: Shortlist cut to four contenders

16 Dec, 2019 9:00am
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One woman, three men vying to be the country's next Police Commissioner.

A woman claimed to be indecently assaulted in a courtroom but the judge ruled the physical contact to be accidental. Photo / Lynda Feringa

NEW ZEALAND

Accidental contact: Judge acquits lawyer accused of 'groping' woman in court

7 Dec, 2019 7:41pm
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Judge says complainant of indecent assault was an honest but 'utterly unreliable' witness.

NEW ZEALAND

'Sad case': Dad taking 'matters into own hands' backfires in child abduction battle

2 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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"Missing" girl in custody fight should have been sent home years ago, will now stay in NZ.

The race is wide open to be the next Police Commissioner as Mike Bush retires in April next year. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Revealed: The 8 contenders to be NZ's next top cop

29 Nov, 2019 8:36pm
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Two overseas contenders to be Police Commissioner among the 'long list' of interviews.

A Rolls Royce Wraith bought by Tyson Daniels was among the $4m assets seized in Operation Nova. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Rolls-Royce rip-off: Comancheros boss admits money laundering

27 Nov, 2019 9:30am
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Millions of dollars deposited into lawyer's trust account, fleet of luxury cars bought.

NEW ZEALAND

Police seize $6.7m cryptocurrency from alleged movie pirate

23 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Computer programmer living in Hamilton man alleged to profited $2m from illegal downloads.

More than $10 million and a commercial property empire owned by a wealthy Singaporean couple have been frozen following a police investigation into their son's meth dealing. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Property empire and bank accounts worth $20m seized by police

13 Nov, 2019 10:40am
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Drug dealer son's boast to undercover cop leads to tax evasion allegations against father.

Zania McCauley is supported by her son, Pacer McCauley, as she gives an emotional speech to the crowd at a hui held by the Waikato Mongrel Mob in Hamilton. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

Raped, tortured: Mum's relationship with Mob president

9 Nov, 2019 6:38pm
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Ex-MPs, councillors and abuse survivors are among speakers at a Mongrel Mob workshop.

A lawyer is fighting for his career after allegations he groped a woman in a courtroom. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'I was really shocked': Lawyer accused of groping while in court

9 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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A lawyer is accused of allegedly "groping" a woman's backside in court, which he denies.

A jealous relative had made a voodoo doll of Tracey-Anne Harris before she was found dead, face down on a bed, a court heard. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

A love triangle, voodoo doll and a 'contract killing': Inside the plot to murder Tracey-Anne Harris

26 Oct, 2019 2:02pm
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They tried to make Tracey-Anne Harris' death look like an accident. It was murder.

Leslie Maurice Green, seen here being arrested, was once described as the country's most wanted man. Photo / NZME

NEW ZEALAND

Infamous crime boss known for 'extreme violence' dies emaciated

25 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Once described as NZ's most wanted man, the former bank robber was in emaciated state.

Police Commissioner Mike Bush announced a review into bullying processes but the IPCA decided to go further. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

Police bullying: The telling paragraph buried in IPCA report

24 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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Why the IPCA bullying investigation will cast a shadow over the next Police Commissioner.

Customs and Police have stopped nearly 1500kg of methamphetamine this year alone. In 2003, the total was 3kg. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Why landmark Court of Appeal decision is not 'soft on crime'

21 Oct, 2019 7:00pm
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ANALYSIS: Why the Court of Appeal judgment sheds new light on NZ's meth crisis.

A landmark Court of Appeal judgment has overhauled how meth cases are sentenced. Photo / Mike Scott

NEW ZEALAND

Major overhaul of meth prison sentences

21 Oct, 2019 12:16pm
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Meth dealers to receive 30 per cent cut in sentence if addiction caused drug crimes.

Childhood friends Michael James Pratt and Matthew Isaac Wolfe made millions of dollars from filming porn in the United States. Photo / Getty Images

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The schoolboys, the $17m porn empire, and the FBI sex ring

19 Oct, 2019 4:04pm
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Two Christchurch school boys made millions from porn but now face FBI sex charges.

NEW ZEALAND

Mongol Nation: The new gang threat from Australia

11 Oct, 2019 7:03pm
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Gang member: 'Being a Mongol promises you one of two things – death or prison.'

NEW ZEALAND

'The perfect storm': Why NZ's underbelly is exploding

7 Oct, 2019 11:00am
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Murder, meth, mayhem: Strike Force Raptor led to Oz's most dangerous gangs coming to NZ.

A swimming ban in the Aratiatia Rapids was recommended after Rachael De Jong was swept to her death. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'It's a cop-out': Frustrated father pleads for swim ban

6 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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If councils can outlaw dog poo, they can ban swimming in danger zone says grieving father.

A new Police Commissioner will be appointed to replace Mike Bush when he steps down in April. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

NZ's next Top Cop: The new question to make every candidate nervous

30 Sep, 2019 7:24pm
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New clause allows selection panel for top jobs to seek anonymous views on candidates.

Jason Wiremu Poihipio was today found guilty of Lynace Parakuka's murder.

NEW ZEALAND

Tragedy repeats: Mum, daughter killed by drunk jealous partners

27 Sep, 2019 2:09pm
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Luana Raukawa was killed by her jealous lover. Then her daughter suffered the same fate.

A police officer was injured on a training course after putting his Glock pistol back in the holster. Photo / NZPA

NEW ZEALAND

Friendly fire: Police officer shoots himself in buttocks

24 Sep, 2019 7:00pm
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Officer injured after putting Glock pistol back in holster in training mishap.

The race is on to replace Police Commissioner Mike Bush who will step down in April. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

'Game of Thrones': Who will be NZ's next top cop?

20 Sep, 2019 7:00pm
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ANALYSIS: The race to be New Zealand's next Police Commissioner is officially underway.

The Supreme Court is set to hear the extradition of alleged murder in China after the original decision was quashed over torture concerns. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Torture fears: Supreme Court to decide fate of alleged sex worker killer

20 Sep, 2019 3:45pm
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The fate of a man accused of murdering a sex worker overseas has taken another twist.

The Ford Raptor belonging to Frank Milosevic will be sold following the ruling of Justice Anne Hinton. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

For sale: Judge orders assets of Mob president to be sold before meth trial

14 Sep, 2019 2:00pm
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Judge orders sale of gang president's $90,000 truck but not his 'relatively rare' car.