FBI enlists NZ police to investigate sexual abuse in secretive sect
The underground religious group is commonly known as the Two by Twos.
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Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech
The atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.
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Man plied his daughter's 13-year-old friend with alcohol then sexually preyed on her
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Wanted man charged after police spot him with machete down his pants
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Breaking the ice: NZ swimmer’s chilly success at world event
Emilia Finer won multiple medals at the ice swimming championships in Italy.