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Judge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.
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Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.
Pensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink driving
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Gold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailed
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