Drugs, sabotage and murder: Rotorua’s most notable criminal cases of 2022
From a saboteur and murderer to fraudsters and druggies; Rotorua sees it all.
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Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
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Crime Scene Cleaners broke law with ‘morally repugnant’ social media posts
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Wine shop smashed up in burglary, chain hit more than 40 times this year
Glengarry Wines in Mt Eden has been targeted by thieves overnight.
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More ram raids reported around Auckland overnight
A number of break-ins, including a ram raid, have been reported in Auckland overnight.
'Gratuitous violence': Police call for witnesses to machete attack; worker’s finger and thumb reattached
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Gang prospect unable to get credit for time in custody on remand for murder
Gangster sentenced to home detention for causing crash which catapulted victim from car.
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Police raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot at
The raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.
'They only stole two baskets of ice creams': Owner in disbelief after ram raid
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Schoolboy raped sleepy, intoxicated classmate at alcohol-fuelled party
Jack Prenter took advantage of a teenage girl severely effected by alcohol.
Man who made threats at Work and Income flees police on skateboard
The 44-year-old is due to appear in court today on five charges.
Crown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecution
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Corrections ordered to pay $18K for breaching career criminal's rights
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