Parents accused of torture appear in court
A couple accused of torturing their nine-year-old daughter appeared briefly in court this morning.
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Sex abuse charge in torture case
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Ministry's mistakes cost taxpayers
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Error marks living drivers as deceased
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New mums miss out on tax credits - study
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Pike River: ACC working to ease money fears
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Power boss' $1.3m top Govt pay
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Plan to chase leavers as school ends
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Minister's BSA complaint against TV3 to go ahead
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Canterbury quake: Residents kicked out of damaged flats
Twenty-three people have reportedly been evicted from quake-damaged council flats without warning.