'I was bleeding heavily': Postie screams for help as dog attacks him
The dog was put down the same day. It's owner is now before the courts.
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Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars
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Attempted murder accused faces further charges
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Former DHB worker facing charges in relation to $1.5m of MIQ funding
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Mother allowed to change children's surname after 4 years without contact with 'inadequate' father
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Prisoner mistakenly kept behind bars for extra 33 days wins $11,000 compo
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Gang member behind bars after being found guilty of raping teen
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Starving animals suffer for months on Tangowahine farm
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Landlord's attempt to evict tenant for having too many visitors dismissed
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'It is what it is': Burglar caught crawling out of jewellery store with $11k in goods
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