Sailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown says
Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
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Otago Uni grad threats: Accused keeps name a secret
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'You are a genetic mistake': Fear and foul-mouthed texts aired at cocaine trial
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Man jailed for rape after removing condom without consent
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