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![Woman charged with assault following toddler's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Woman charged with assault following toddler's death
32-year-old to appear in Auckland District Court on assault charges tomorrow.
![Bain sets off to see the world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bain sets off to see the world
Freed murder accused David Bain flew out of New Zealand yesterday to find a new home overseas.
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Stab wounds contributed to man's death - police
A post-mortem examination shows stab wounds contributed to the death of a man after a fight in Christchurch, police say.
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Three injured in shooting
Three people have been shot and injured after a fight at a house in Palmerston North early this morning.
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Builder shot former boss in fit of jealousy
A builder who shot his former boss after finding him in bed with his ex-partner has been found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Govt introduces bill to scrap provocation defence
Accused killers will no longer be able to rely on the defence that they were provoked if a Government Bill is passed.