Al fresco justice: Gisborne court operates outside following Cyclone Gabrielle
The outdoor hearings ran 'without a hitch', the Chief District Court Judge said.
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Jury trials were called off and could be affected into next month.
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Living in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.
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Woman confronts man who sexually abused her as a child
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'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haul
Defendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.
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Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.
Thief blames gang after being caught with stolen meat and quad bike
The thief told police he had been kidnapped by gang members.
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Sentencing: Porn addict accidentally sent child abuse images to acquaintance, spurring police search warrant
The man was joined in court by his pastor and other supporters.
Drugs, cash, guns and luxury cars: What police found during cannabis raid
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Zac Guildford caught breaching home detention by smoking pot
Ex-boss is 'proud' of what former All Black has achieved, a 'bit of pot' is minor.
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Elderly man injured by neighbour who thought he was breaking into his home
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'I will kill you': Teen sexually assaults young girl in public bathroom
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Christmas Day sword death: Man pleads not guilty to assault, Crown undecided on more serious charge
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Man charged with murder of Napier man Colin Blithe
Name suppression continues for murder accused until case reaches High Court.