'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice before
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
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Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
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‘Curly issues’: Judge’s Tarawera decision ‘as soon as possible’
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LGxit: Another council legs it from LGNZ
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Man admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaults
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Copper network outage hits 117 customers in Western Bay of Plenty
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‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workers
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Juicy Fest, Timeless Summer Tour companies owe more than $2.4m
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Public warned not to approach wanted man
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Mitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national title
He secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.
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College secures regional debating title for third year
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