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Felony Williams, who is awaiting sentencing in Victoria, left NZ as a child.
Gangs offer prospects 'up to $20,000 to join'
'That starter pack can be up to $10,000 or $20,000 and a brand new bike.'
Leo Molloy loses appeal for Jesse Kempson suppression breach
The Auckland mayoral candidate said he will now get on with completing his sentence.
'I can destroy you': Social media influencer accused of blackmailing teen for sex act
The defendant is accused by two young men of sex acts when they were unconscious.
Donuts, drugs and threats before fatal stabbing
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Alleged Penrose gunman also accused of burgling Michael Hill Jeweller
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High-profile sportsman pleads guilty to driving offence
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One seriously hurt, roads closed after South Auckland shooting
Emergency teams rushed a patient with gunshot wounds to Middlemore Hospital.
Dentist accused of ditching patients mid-treatment suspended from practicing in Oz
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Trio lead police on chase from South Auckland to Hamilton
The stolen vehicle was followed by police from Papakura before being dumped in Hamilton.
Social media influencer on trial, accused of blackmailing teen for sex acts
The defendant has pleaded not guilty to charges involving sexual violation and blackmail.
Police officer acquitted of four family violence charges
The man was found not guilty of four charges, and there was a hung jury on two charges.
Ex-doctor's parole declined, still denies sexual offending
A former Hastings doctor still denies sexually assaulting four patients.
'An absolute joke': UFC fighter on man's sentencing following Fau Vake death
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Arson trial: Couple accused of burning down house for $85,000 windfall
A man and a woman are accused of burning a house down to gain money from insurance.
Hunt for Maserati after motorcyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run
Police have issued a plea for information on a dark-coloured Levante.
Police arrest man linked to extremely dangerous synthetic cannabinoids
It comes after two people linked to using the synthetic drugs in the region died.
Waikeria Prison written down to the tune of up to $25m after riots
For six days, at least 17 inmates rioted causing widespread damage at the prison.
New 'Corrections-made currency' causing chaos in NZ prisons
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Spike in dairy robberies linked to tobacco tax hikes
Tobacco was stolen for personal use or for the black market, a report said.
Another Rotorua store targeted as Bay of Plenty records increase in car thefts, ram-raids
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Jarrod Gilbert: Why we should have our fingerprints all over a gun register
Cars are registered, in the EU cows are registered, it's no big ask to register firearms.
'This is his lucky day' says woman after hearing former teacher's abuse trial won't go ahead
It took police 15 years to charge former teacher. But, now he doesn't have to stand trial.
Skyjacking mystery still unsolved after almost 50 years
DB Cooper hijacked a plane, stole $200,000, jumped out, and was never found.
Newlywed's shocking double life exposed in phone call
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CCTV footage of staff allegedly stealing cash from Shakespeare Tavern
CCTV footage of staff allegedly stealing cash from the safe at Shakespeare Tavern which has been passed to police. Video / Supplied
Cops investigate Ōtāhuhu street violence
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Man, 43, who went to Oz as a baby to be deported to NZ
Heath Cowgill moved to Aussie when he was 11 months old and says he has no links to NZ.
Baby dies after mum passes out in bath
A 19-year-old mum was allegedly on drugs when her baby son drowned in a bathtub.
Release Saudi documents or stay away: 9/11 families' message to Biden
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'Could be arrested': Aide files criminal complaint against Cuomo
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