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!['I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammer
Aimee Rodda has dodged charges.
![Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner
He slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.
!['Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit
Disqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.
!['Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'
The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.
![Man hit dog he was entrusted to care for with mallet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man hit dog he was entrusted to care for with mallet
Lance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.
![Person injured after drag car rolls mid-race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Person injured after drag car rolls mid-race
Emergency services were notified of a rolled drag car during a race competition.
![Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
![Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges
Not guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.
![Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
![Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school
Man scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.
!['We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight
Legal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.
![Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
![Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction
Judge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'
![Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Who snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?
A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.
![Motueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāinga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Motueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāinga
Excitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.
![Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Passenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driver
The occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.
!['He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low
'It happened so fast. He just ran at me and shoved me back'.
![Worst attack in 25 years on the job: Detective held against wall, punched in head](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Worst attack in 25 years on the job: Detective held against wall, punched in head
The officer was responding to a family harm incident in which a man was high on meth.
![Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined
'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.
!['Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV camera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV camera
The 52-year-old admitted to police it was a 'stupid' move.