Accused attacker fails to appear in court
A man accused of viciously attacking an Auckland mother on her daily pre-dinner walk failed to turn up at court today.
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Jail for 'detestable' attack
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Inquest news a blow for mother
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'Step up' plea from hero's family
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Colourful farewell for 'beautiful children'
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Mum accused of murdering 3-year-old
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Mother charged over missing boy's death
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Savile abused 'as many as 1000'
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Fatal poison suspected
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Deaths cut close to home
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'I kept screaming for help'
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Glaring red flags missed
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District councillor takes down video
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St John mulls cameras after attack
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Peter Miller and Dan Keating: We need a plan to combat violence
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