Tourist suffered head injury after falling from French partner's car during quarrel
The victim supported her former partner's discharge without conviction.
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Terrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bed
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Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
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Church abuse survivor speaks following the Government's apology
Christopher Longhurst speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
'I’m trusting you,' judge tells serial thief with long history of offending
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King Cobra jailed 18 years, despite brain tumour, for airport meth scheme
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Gang war blunder: Killer Beez members admit firing into home with sleeping infant, 8yo boy
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Nelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserve
Judge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.
Woman charged with murder after Pukekohe hit and run
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'Traumatic': Two boys flee after alleged kidnapping attempt in Christchurch
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Coward punch, fatal head stomps: Trial begins for man who attacked darts opponent
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State abuse apology: Luxon criticised for absence during survivors' speeches
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he had to leave to prepare for his own formal Crown apology but maintains he's fully engaged in the process.
Abuse survivor speaks after Government apology
Paora Crawford-Moyle speaks following the Government's formal apology for the abuse suffered by tens of thousands while in state and faith-based institutions.
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