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Insults fly after home owner refuses to pay tradie
The tradie retaliated by calling the home owner a “child molester” and a “con man”.
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Schoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older student
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'What would you say if she came home with a black eye?'
Man allegedly set fire to property and critically injured one person
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Top NZ businessman falsely accused of being a Russian spy
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500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delays
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The ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone
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Restorative justice champion gets QSM
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Maine bars Trump from presidential ballot
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‘Unprofessional and unethical’: GP to pay $48k after using alias to post bad reviews
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Ex-Corrections officer says corruption at Rimutaka Prison widespread
The guard said she was threatened with the sack when she spoke up.
'Wrong person before the courts:' Animal advocate says owners of dog should be charged, not her
The dog was limping for a year and a half but the animal rescue owner was charged instead.
NZ lawyer hired by Hong Kong tycoon to fight national security charges
Activist Jimmy Lai is charged with violating China-imposed national security law.
James Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board review
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Court rules Donald Trump ineligible for White House in Colorado
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Lawyer in Mark Lundy, Scott Guy cases under investigation
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Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.