Woman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune
He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared.
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Agritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision
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Arrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to Napier
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'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
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'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbing
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Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?
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202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies
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KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
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'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parents
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'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awards
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Livestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister
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