70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen Mercedes
Now the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.
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He acted as a middleman for a financial scammer and now has to repay $10k.
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Reality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back up
He told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.
Attempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secret
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Masseuse badly beaten after refusing client refund for $600 massage
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Father joined gang to protect son from 'bullies' - now they're locked up together
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'It will be prison': Bus driver, 71, put 'on notice' after kissing boy
The man groomed the boy through their mutual interest in toy cars.
'Incredibly vicious': Frying pan attack on police officers left them disfigured
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Father recruited 17yo son for armed jewellery heist, claims opiate prescription to blame
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Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before filing for bankruptcy
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'Most break out': Meth addict admits smashing his way into Auckland police station
He was charged with burglary but said the smashed glass was because he sought refuge.
Teen driver jailed for 3.5yrs who killed passenger while fleeing police at 140kph
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Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
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The couple were only married for a month when the violence began.
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Jailed man told to wear ‘dangerous’ sign around his neck for beatings of teen partner
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Estate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his son
Karen Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.
Man bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent act
The victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.
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Thieving dental clinic worker claims she had a medical condition that 'made her steal'
Roxanne Arsi altered invoices sent by the clinic so the money went into her account.
Man bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'
Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.