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The ERA has ruled the sacking was unfair and awarded him $22k.
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The man became violent when his neighbours told him he had taken too much food.
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Man cut off ankle bracelet to sexually violate toddler
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Sexually suggestive: Corrections officer fired for social media posts
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Former Vic Uni lawyer accused of 'delusional' and 'disgraceful' conduct
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Dyslexic police candidate fails typing test, takes fight to court
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Bed sores, lost mobility, torn ear: Rest home care 'concerning'
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'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murder
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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Zero convictions: Pensioners let off climate change graffiti of bank
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Fired by text: Young worker wins $15k in compo, lost wages
A court found the apprentice was unfairly dismissed and awarded him compensation.
'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staff
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Child advocate Merepeka Raukawa-Tait has expressed anger at failings by Oranga Tamariki.
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Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail
A former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.
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Some of the victims were less than 12 months old.
Black Power member suffers traumatic tetraplegia after prospect crashes
A gang prospect was high on drugs when he smashed into a tree, injuring a patched member.
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