Inmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agent
Aaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.
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Quick action by the public helps foil burglary at sports shop
After calls from witnesses, police arrived on the scene only seconds later.
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Castle Hill crash: One dead after two-car collision in Canterbury
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'Substandard systems': Watchdog calls for ASB to refund scam victim’s $100k loss
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People injured following serious crash in Castle Hill, Canterbury
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Auckland highway reopens following serious crash
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Armed police respond to report of fight with firearm presented in Rotorua
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'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam
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Man allegedly linked to $100k scam being removed from JP website, fresh probe launched
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Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
Man dies after his car crashes into tree
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Longtime serving Blue Light officers celebrate 20 plus years of helping youth
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'A joke' - Kiwi victim of $100,000 scam refuses $2000 ‘goodwill payment’ by ASB
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Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
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