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A police officer stands guard during Prince William, Duke of Cambridge's visit with first responders to the scene of the Christchurch terror attacks. Photo / Getty

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Police raids as terror 'watchlist' pulled from social media

17 May, 2019 5:00am
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Police raids post-Christchurch are sparking concern after targeting choices.

The Ford Raptor truck belonging to the Mongrel Mob was seized under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act. Photo / Alan Gibson.

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Fighting the Demon: Red truck a symbol of everything wrong in Kawerau

14 May, 2019 5:00am
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Around 600 people were smoking meth in the town of 6000, say police.

NEW ZEALAND

Fighting the Demon: Meth, the mobster and his mum

13 May, 2019 10:00am
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Nicky Goldsbury saw an explosion on TV. Then her only son taken away by armed police.

A hidden camera placed inside the storage unit captured the men picking up the t-boc methamphetamine. Photo / Police

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Meth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZ

11 May, 2019 7:00pm
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Specialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND

Narcos NZ: Agents who inspired Netflix show 'not surprised' cartels targeting NZ

11 May, 2019 3:00pm
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DEA office in NZ is 'fantastic' say special agents who brought down Pablo Escobar.

A Mongrel Mob gang member in Kawerau is arrested following Operation Notus targeting methamphetamine dealing. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ

9 May, 2019 7:02pm
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Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.

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Fighting the Demon: Expert says pleasure of meth overpowers fear of prison

9 May, 2019 5:00am
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Meth gives 'delight such as they have never experienced before,' professor tells judges.

Colin Richard Jeffries-Smith allegedly shot Lance Waite in the back twice. Photo / NZME

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'The Trap': Murder trial hears gang member shot twice in the back

8 May, 2019 4:35pm
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Rival alleged to have given shooter a place to hide and new clothes, court hears.

The Drug Enforcement Administration has been granted permission by Congress to set up offices in NZ. Inset: Pablo Escobar, Joaquin 'ElChapo' Guzman. Photo / Getty Images, AP

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Narcos NZ: The South American meth smugglers targeting Kiwis

8 May, 2019 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: Mexican cartels are coming to NZ. So the United States DEA is following suit.

View over Sunshine Beach south of Noosa. Photos / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Sunshine Coast: What to expect on a first-time family holiday

7 May, 2019 2:49pm
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Travelling with children is trouble so Jared Savage took baby steps to the Sunshine Coast.

Governments have repeatedly ramped up enforcement in an attempt to eradicate methamphetamine. It's now more pure and more available than ever. Photo / Mike Scott

NEW ZEALAND

Fighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisis

7 May, 2019 5:00am
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New Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.

Akustino Tae, top left, appeared at Manukau District Court last month for the alleged shooting of Killer Beez president Josh Masters, top right (pictured in 2012). Photos / File

NEW ZEALAND

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

6 May, 2019 3:00pm
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Killer Beez leader Josh Masters and his alleged shooter were once close friends.

Colin Richard Jeffries-Smith, left, and Casino Heta Williams at the start of their trial in the High Court. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Pair deny murder, accessory charges in death of Tauranga man

6 May, 2019 2:14pm
Quick Read

Crown alleges shooter was given somewhere to hide, new clothes, a SIM card and advice.

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Drug use revealed: The staggering amount of meth Kiwis take every day

30 Apr, 2019 3:37pm
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Meth still NZ's drug of choice, according to wastewater testing.

Passengers who fail to declare cash of $10,000 or more are breaching anti-money laundering law. Photo / Richard Robinson.

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The diplomat, the sniffer dog and $300k cash

30 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Secrecy over seized cash to protect Government's relationship with another country.

Killer Bees president Josh Masters is in a critical condition after a shooting at a Harley Davidson store. Photo / File

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Man charged over motorbike store shooting: Gangster fighting for life

27 Apr, 2019 7:17am
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39-year-old man arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to the shooting.

Meth is a highly addictive drug that is most often smoked using a glass pipe. Photo / Mike Scott

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Test case for meth sentencings underway at Court of Appeal

16 Apr, 2019 4:56pm
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Lawyers have questioned the effectiveness of long prison sentences

The Rolls Royce Wraith seized by police in Operation Nova. Photo / Supplied.

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Inside the Comanchero gang: Meth and coke and money laundering

11 Apr, 2019 1:45pm
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Luxury assets worth $3.7m seized from gang linked to drugs smuggled from US, Fiji.

A device known as the Kali Key turns an AR-15 semi-automatic into a bolt action rifle. Photo / Supplied

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Christchurch terror attacks: Police warn of gun law loophole

7 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Overseas bans on semi-auto firearms led to 'clever' inventions by gun makers.

Several utes including a late model Dodge Ram, a fishing boat as well as property in Opotiki, Gisborne and the $7 million farm have been frozen. Photo / Driven

BUSINESS

'We've done nothing wrong': Police freeze $11m assets in alleged tax fraud

6 Apr, 2019 9:10am
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Joint probe with IRD alleges a $16m GST fraud over four years.

Carmen Walker, pictured shortly before her death, was recognised in the Whanganui Chronicle paper as one of the most positive people in town. Photo / Stuart Munro.

NEW ZEALAND

Mum's death 'swept under the carpet': Family demand new inquest

30 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A 77-year-old bled to death during cancer treatment. A doctor and her family want answers.

We analyse what Jan Molenaar's Napier siege, inset left, David Gray's Aramoana massacre, inset right, and the Christchurch attacks, main picture, have in common. Photos / File

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Why no one has any idea how many guns are in NZ

25 Mar, 2019 6:00pm
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ANALYSIS: What Aramoana, the Napier siege and the Christchurch attacks have in common.

Assistant Commissioner Bill Searle. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

The motel, pool and off-duty police party: Officer charged with sex assault

24 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Partying of police staff uncovered in CCTV following alleged sex assault of officer.

NEW ZEALAND

Jared Savage: 'The gun ban was smart but needs to go further'

21 Mar, 2019 8:47pm
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Time after time, political momentum petered out and nothing happened. Not this time.

Quinn Patterson exploited the same gun law loophole as the Christchurch mosque shooter to amass his arsenal. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Gun law loophole also exploited by Northland siege killer

20 Mar, 2019 5:33pm
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Quinn Patterson upgraded arsenal to military-style weapons with 100 round magazine clips.

Simon Mount, QC, helped write the Thorp Report and believes lives would have been saved in Christchurch if the recommendations were acted on. Photo / File.

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QC says 1997 report could have saved lives in mosque tragedy

19 Mar, 2019 8:12pm
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If Thorp Report acted on, top lawyer says terror attack would not be as deadly.

Semi-automatics like the AR-15 could be banned following the deaths of 50 people in Christchurch. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

'Plight' of NZ firearms owners watched by NRA, emails reveal gun lobby tactics

19 Mar, 2019 5:00pm
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Gun lobby groups "remind" MPs about election votes, while Nazi photos shared online.

NEW ZEALAND

'New Zealand would be shocked' - Sniper rifles with armour piercing rounds for sale on basic licence

18 Mar, 2019 4:49pm
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A teen with basic gun licence can buy a sniper rifle and armour piercing rounds in NZ.

Semi-automatic rifles such the AR-15 can easily be converted with large magazines to military style weapons. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Minister warned 'gaps' in gun laws impossible to police

18 Mar, 2019 12:15pm
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'Negligible' chance of discovering licensed firearms owner breaking the law, say police.

A judge yesterday ordered that the face of the man charged in relation to the Christchurch massacre be pixelated. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Accused mosque killer's gun club: 'We don't foster white nationalist ideology'

17 Mar, 2019 7:41am
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Club vice-president rejects any links to white nationalism, says allegations 'unfounded'.

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Analysis | Why PM might follow the lead of Australia on guns

16 Mar, 2019 1:41pm
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An inquiry recommended more than 20 years ago to ban the weapons used in the terror attack

A Ford Falcon - with a distinctive red bonnet - is of interest to police investigating murder of David Kuka. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mistaken identity 'execution': Police seek 'distinctive' car

14 Mar, 2019 8:00pm
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A new clue has emerged in the "execution style" murder of David Kuka.

Lacey Te Whetu today giving evidence in the High Court trial of her mother. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Mum tells of horrifying moment she found her baby dead

12 Mar, 2019 5:18pm
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Lacey Te Whetu gave evidence at her mother's manslaughter trial.

Shane Neil and Lacey Te Whetu, Isaiah's mother, both pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of their son. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

'We cooked the baby': Dad's evidence in manslaughter trial

12 Mar, 2019 1:57pm
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Defence lawyer points out "massive memory blanks" because of synthetic cannabis.

Donna Catherine Parangi is facing a manslaughter charge over the death of eight-month-old Isaiah Neil. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Daughter to give evidence against mother at manslaughter trial

12 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Woman who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her baby is testifying against her mother.

Alipate Moala was duped into smuggling methamphetamine and arrested in Hong Kong in September 2015. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Duped drug mule gets new trial after interpreter bungle

10 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Rugby player with no translation experience used as interpreter for trial.

NEW ZEALAND

Justice fails to talk with Haumaha complainant after critical SSC report

9 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Three months after SSC finds 'poor communication', Justice has not spoken to complainant.

Lee Vincent, also known as Kemp Ashby, was wanted in connection to Operation Ark but arrested in a Thai immigration crackdown. Photo / Supplied

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Kiwi drug kingpin dies in Thai prison

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Operation Ark party pill pioneer found dead after arrest in Thai immigration sweep.

NEW ZEALAND

Global tug-of-love battle heading to Court of Appeal

26 Feb, 2019 3:18pm
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Evidence of psychologist called into question as court rules case is of public importance.

Former top Northland police officer Kevin Burke stands in the dock at the Auckland High Court to face sex charges. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

High-ranking police officer on trial for sexual assault

11 Feb, 2019 2:58pm
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Two women have accused a Detective Inspector of sexually assaulting them.

Police investigating the murder of David Kuka 12 months ago have released a new image of car of interest to the inquiry. Photo / Supplied.

NEW ZEALAND

Mistaken-identity murder: New image in hunt for killer

11 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Victim of mistaken identity, police probe link between two fatal shootings in Tauranga.

Marli Atu, 16, has been forced to cover up his traditional tatau tattoo at Glenfield College. Photo / Graham Hooper

NEW ZEALAND

'Shameful': Teen told to cover up traditional tattoo to challenge school rules

9 Feb, 2019 8:53pm
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Marli Atu is proud of his Pasifika heritage, plans to challenge school rule.

NEW ZEALAND

Karel Sroubek case: Prague photo that helped convince jury

1 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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EXCLUSIVE: The photo of Karel Sroubek smiling in his homeland despite fears for his life.

Chris Chase outside the Auckland District Court in November 2011. Photo/Richard Robinson.

NEW ZEALAND

Operation Ark: Inside NZ's $50m designer drug ring

31 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from May.

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New Zealander of the Year 2018 People's Choice: Rachael de Jong

29 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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A young woman who put the lives of her friends ahead of her own has been honoured.

The IPCA found Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha improperly divulged confidential information about a woman who raised bullying allegations. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha saga: Corrections boss apologises for email used to discredit bullying complaint

21 Dec, 2018 2:32pm
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Corrections has apologises for the email, and a privacy complaint has also been lodged.

Police Commissioner Mike Bush will now deal with the issues raised by the IPCA as an employment matter. Photo / Andrew Warner.

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Wally Haumaha saga: Police accept IPCA report, Commissioner Mike Bush to deal with issues as employment matter

20 Dec, 2018 3:51pm
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No grounds for PM to sack top cop, refers IPCA report to police as employment matter.

Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha's behaviour was at times unprofessional and inappropriate, according to the IPCA. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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PM: No grounds for Govt to sack top cop Wally Haumaha

20 Dec, 2018 10:15am
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PM Ardern sought legal advice on what to do about Wally Haumaha criticism.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is considering the IPCA report into Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Cartoon / Rod Emerson.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha: Women speak out on 'Dirty Politics' in IPCA report

20 Dec, 2018 9:26am
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Two complainants say IPCA findings about top cop are 'concerning'.

Wally Haumaha's behaviour while running a justice project was 'inappropriate and unprofessional', the IPCA says.

NEW ZEALAND

Top cop Wally Haumaha's 'inappropriate, unprofessional' conduct

20 Dec, 2018 8:08am
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Top cop's behaviour while running justice project was 'inappropriate and unprofessional'.

Carmen Walker with her husband Bob Walker. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Waikato DHB criticised in investigation after death of cancer patient

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Health and Disability Commissioner deemed aspects of care 'suboptimal'.

Carmen Walker, pictured in 2009, delivered meals on wheels to the elderly. Photo / Wanganui Chronicle

NEW ZEALAND

Our fight for mum: Family wants answers after cancer patient bled to death

15 Dec, 2018 5:00am
20 minutes to read

A super-dose of chemo was supposed to buy more time for Carmen Walker.

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes will investigate how Justice and Corrections handled bullying allegations against Wally Haumaha. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

Wally Haumaha: New probe into Justice and Corrections' approach

5 Dec, 2018 10:31am
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New investigation into bullying complaints against top cop, as IPCA report delayed.

The Bay of Plenty DHB employs 283 people in mental health and addiction services. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Emails and memo reveal fallout from damning DHB report

28 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Three key staff members were asked to take "some time out" after the report's release.

Police investigate trainer after inappropriate use of stun weapon. Photo / Mark MItchell

NEW ZEALAND

Shocking: Police investigate trainer for tasering AOS recruits

17 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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'Unacceptable' use of force by police trainer who tasered AOS recruits at Police College.

Head Hunter Liam Kane tried to get a friend to take the blame for his assault rifle. Photo / NZ Herald.

NEW ZEALAND

Head Hunter's plan for friend to take blame for gun backfires

16 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Friend tried to take rap for Head Hunter's AR-15 firearm. Then both were sent to prison.

The appointment process of Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha has been cleared in a Government Inquiry. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

NEW ZEALAND

'We were on trial' - Two women who complained about Wally Haumaha speak out

13 Nov, 2018 3:07pm
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Two women who laid formal complaints "saddened" by tone of Government Inquiry.

New details about alleged bullying by Wally Haumaha have been revealed. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

New details of bullying allegations against Wally Haumaha outlined in report

12 Nov, 2018 6:00pm
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QC clears anyone of wrongdoing in appointment but IPCA investigating bullying complaints.

Wally Haumaha was appointed to Police Deputy Commissioner in May. Photo / Mark Mitchell.

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Wally Haumaha inquiry: Govt releases QC's report

12 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Findings of QC into appointment process of deputy commissioner finally released.

NEW ZEALAND

Canadian businessman claims evidence to freeze $70m in NZ was 'coerced' in China

10 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Witnesses in China claim threats of extra jail time unless they co-operate with inquiry.

A web of deceit has seen a young man wrongly imprisoned and his life ruined. Illustration / Andrew Louis

NEW ZEALAND

How jealous lies sent a teenage boy to prison for rape he didn't commit

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Why a NZ teen spent nearly 10 years in prison for a rape he didn't do.

NEW ZEALAND

False rape claim: Teen serves 10 years

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Why was teen boy in prison for nearly 10 years when rape accuser confessed to making up?