Fugitive drowned in stream he used as escape route
The coroner dismissed concerns family members raised about the circumstances of his death.
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Three Taranaki police officers are on trial charged with the manslaughter of Allen Ball.
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Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
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Taranaki police officers trial: Accused breaks down as interview played to jury
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Taranaki police officers' trial: Victim unchecked in cell for 30 minutes, jury told
The jury was shown more CCTV footage today.
Taranaki police officer trial: Accused trio's experience detailed
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Council 'out of touch with Māori'
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Committee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fund
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Police manslaughter trial: Man in cell for two hours without medical help
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'Devastated' families of dead Mt Taranaki climbers pay tribute
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