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Unlike her rapist who received intensive supervision, Sarah says she got a life sentence.
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The newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.
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Social worker sourced secret files to help family's case in court
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Instead of helping her after crushing her, the man kicked the woman and told her to go.
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'Complicit in murder': Whānau Ora chair slams Oranga Tamariki over failings
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'The rich get credit': Prison time looms for arsonist who can't afford $150k reparation
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Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail
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'No compassion': Bereaved families want fairer coronial system
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'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestiality
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Malachi's misery: Oranga Tamariki slated by Ombudsman over inaction
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60c/hr: Prisoners go to court demanding pay rise
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Farmer fined $95K for RMA breaches, including moving stream
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Dog walker terrified when confronted by abusive knife wielding man in park
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Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity
The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.
Top breeder found guilty of neglect allowed to keep dogs until sentence appealed
Prosecutor says he has no confidence woman and her daughter will look after their dogs.
Gang rapist who took turns abusing teen girl granted early prison release
The man and his three friends spent hours raping the 16-year-old girl.
Barista wars: Plant milk company backed by Hollywood celebs wanted to trademark 'barista' on NZ products
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'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing
Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.
Orini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's story
The Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.
Yelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000
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Convicted baby killer back in court, risks another recall to prison
The man is on lifetime parole for murdering his seven-week-old daughter.