Man who chased cop with tomahawk avoids attempted murder charge
A man has evaded attempted murder charges after claiming he wanted to be shot by police.
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Homicide investigation after man killed in Christchurch
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Man caught with thousands of child abuse images allowed to live near school
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Government commits to all EQC inquiry recommendations, legislation will change
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Letter raises spectre of Govt intervention in Invercargill council
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