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Illegal work was discovered when a large concrete block fell onto a neighbour's roof.
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Couture crime: Third person charged over Trelise Cooper burglary
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Māori prosecuted for cannabis offences falling, says top cop
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Auckland lawyer struck-off for laundering dirty cash for gang
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$8m bank fraud: Computer company manager to be released from prison
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Police officer appeals against sex crime convictions
Three rows of supporters were seated in the public gallery to listen to the appeal.
Fatal brake fade theory in Ruapehu crash
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Cat ban in Hamilton subdivision to protect native bats
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Prison cellmate rape trial: 'Show us the shank'
Man accused of raping his 18-year-old cellmate on multiple occasions.
Violent secret: 'Notorious' offender given name suppression in bid to help him make a better life for himself
High-profile offender given chance by judge to rehabilitate, name and details suppressed.
Meth molester's disturbing childhood
Court digs up disturbing past of drug-peddler who lured underage girl into sex.
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