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Escaped killer Phillip Smith deported to NZ

Convicted murderer and child abuser Phillip Smith is flying back to New Zealand. New Zealand Police confirmed this morning that Smith had been deported from Brazil and was en-route back to New Zealand. Smith was being escorted by three New Zealand Police officers, who would be with him for the duration of the journey. He was spotted boarding a flight from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Chile. The plane is expected to land in New Zealand early tomorrow morning. Footage: Divulgacao/Polocia Federal

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Tongan classic: Pitu Taukae

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