Child sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentence
The child sex offender, 29, had previously been jailed and received two strike warnings.
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'Nothing to lose': The mantra driving Rovers' return to the top flight
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Local Focus: John Smith on Candidate Camera
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Teen homicide victim's journey to 'final resting place'
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Local Focus: Chad Tareha on Candidate Camera
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Homicide teen Ariki Rigby remembered as 'beautiful, energetic, bright-eyed'
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Salvation Army store punch-up: Martial artist in custody after jury finds him guilty
Judge tells attacker that he is 'concerned about the risks you present' if bailed.
'Our little girl': Family tribute to teen homicide victim - urge people to come forward
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Hawke's Bay homicide: Anguish of dog walker who found burned teen's body
Police following 'lines of inquiry' into teen's death - man who found body traumatised
Sallies shop punch-up: Assault accused claims self-defence
Accused claims self-defence in assault trial but Crown says force was "disproportionate".
House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data
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Private plane: Surprise VIP treatment for stranded Air NZ passengers
Two passengers shared their story of how they landed unexpected VIP treatment.
Thirty seconds from national glory: Heartbreak for Napier Boys' High in rugby final
A big defensive effort wasn't enough as Napier Boys lost in the national schools final.
Rugby: Magpies run riot against Stags to retain Ranfurly Shield
The 69-24 win means Hawke's Bay have now defended the Shield 14 times in this reign.
Body in burned car: Police return to scene of grisly find
Police are canvassing the area as their inquiry into the Hawke's Bay homicide continues.
Teens organise protest in Napier over home detention sentence for rapist
A Napier protest has been organised against rapist Jayden Meyer's home detention sentence.
Hawke's Bay Tui great farewelled in Balclutha
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