Kiwi university scholar allegedly murdered by estranged husband in Sri Lanka
Apsara Wimalasiri was home in Sri Lanka for a visit when she was killed.
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Youth as young as 12 behind spike in car thefts, ram-raids
Police fear for the safety of the young offenders behind the wheel.
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Man accused of murdering woman after $25m business fallout
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