Serial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court told
The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.
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The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
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NZ urged to push for UN reform amid Iran-Israel tensions
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The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
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School lockdown after clash between family groups in South Auckland
The Papatoetoe school wrote about the incident on social media, saying police attended.
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Auckland City have been a symbol of excellence in New Zealand for nearly two decades.
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Dinosaur nights break records as Auckland Zoo opens after dark
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'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protest
The groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.
Man charged over alleged machete assault outside Akl Sikh temple
The alleged offender arrived at the Sikh gurdwara in Takanini to apologise this afternoon.
Woman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleeping
Music played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.
Emotional Caleb Clarke avoids conviction for fleeing police, named in ABs squad same day
Clarke pleaded guilty to failing to stop and dangerous driving in February.
Caleb Clarke's statement following sentencing in Auckland District Court
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Neighbours heard cries for help as security guard beaten to death in Auckland reserve
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Man on run after attack at South Auckland Sikh temple leaves two injured
Police say the assault was not 'hate-motivated'.
Fletcher, Acciona settle Puhoi motorway dispute
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Spark bags $47m windfall
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Revealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund
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'Not tackling backlog': Back-up court trial system under scrutiny
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