'You could make the whole thing disappear'
A young man was told a lawyer would help him withdraw his complaint "like all the others".
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After nearly a two-week hiatus Lime scooters have returned to Auckland's streets.
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Heavy traffic across all citybound Auckland motorways
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'I was so shocked I just stood still': Alleged indecent assault by prominent Kiwi
The prominent businessman is accused of indecently assaulting two young men.
Rich Kiwi businessman allegedly offered cash to 'make complaint go away'
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Prominent Kiwi, entertainer, businessman accused of 'bribing witness'
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Pair accused in meth import named
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Lucky diners get an early southern treat — at a cost
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Kim Dotcom sued for $300k over apartment renovation
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Lime puts brakes on the return of scooters to Auckland streets
Auckland Council yesterday lifted a temporary ban on the scooters.
Leighton Smith: Auckland Transport an 'administrative state'
COMMENT: What sort of governance do you want affecting your life?
Actor role model for Kiwi working mums
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Two moderately injured following crash in Penrose, Auckland
A police spokesman said a car had flipped.
Ban lifted: Lime scooters back on Auckland's streets
Auckland Council made its ruling after suspending Lime's license last week.
Gunshots heard, fire at Sandringham Rd house
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Lime scooters' Auckland fate decided today
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'I own the whole Viaduct': Woman blocks footpath
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