Man jailed for 'random and cowardly' bar attack
Man jailed for cowardly attack that changed victim's life and claimed his eye.
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Exclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug charges
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Mike King: DHB's call for new inquest into Nicky Stevens' death 'an absolute disgrace'
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Grieving whānau want to meet PM
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Editorial: Handouts are no substitute for a Ngapuhi Treaty settlement
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Arthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison release
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Coroner dies after accident at home
Coroner Christopher Devonport died after an accident at his home.
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Kiwis and tourists dodge $156m of fines over past decade
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Millane murder: Accused pleads not guilty, keeps name suppression
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Lundy asks Supreme Court to review case
It is the latest legal step in the long-running double murder saga.
New deal reached for Justice Ministry staff
Union says: "Our members only took actions that disrupted the courts as a last resort."
Solo mum denied bail after sexually exploiting teen
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PM: No grounds for Govt to sack top cop Wally Haumaha
PM Ardern sought legal advice on what to do about Wally Haumaha criticism.
Innocent man's photo wrongly posted next to paedophile's details
The man was subjected to social media abuse and feared for his business.
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Paedophile teacher's 'clean slate' to work in aged care
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