Man told police guns were stolen - two days later they found them in the Pink Batts
He was trying to avoid the Govt's gun buy-back scheme
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"A lot of minimising culpability and damage control."
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Mark Bryers in custody over $18m tax fraud allegations
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Benjamin Swann retrial: Teacher accused of sexually abusing young boys
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Man accused of murdering police officer still can't be named
The man accused of murdering Constable Matthew Hunt still can't be named.
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Monitoring breach: Sex offender called victim, joined Tinder
Man presented as a high risk of sexual reoffending, court hears.
Fresh Prince Andrew claims unveiled in court documents
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Dark web child abuse case: 'Kiwipedo' named
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Blogger's home detention for 'hate-filled' posts ends after appeal win
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Men jailed after hog-tied victim suffocated to death in home invasion
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Police officer shooting: Murder accused keeps name secret for now
The man accused of murdering Constable Matthew Hunt sought continued name suppression.
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"Gaping holes through which predators can easily slip."
Mogul ordered to hand over bank details and passwords
Police also targeted details of his business connections, accountants and lawyers.
Dark web abuse case: Man admits trying to buy child for $15,000
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Hamilton Covid hotel dash: Family plead guilty over escape from managed isolation
The 37-year-old mum accused of escaping isolation was back in court this afternoon.
'I feel helpless': Nine-month wait for action on sexual assault complaint
A woman who was raped in her home has been made to feel like a low priority to police.
Peters on potential retaliation from China after NZ suspends extradition treaty
Winston Peters speaks on NZ suspending extradition treaty with Hong Kong.
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Woman who sexually abused her young daughter was reported to authorities multiple times.
China lashes out after NZ's Hong Kong move
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Covid hotel escaper pleads guilty, could sidestep conviction
Woman displayed 'signs of emotional distress' before scaling quarantine hotel fence.
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