'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trial
The then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.
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Air NZ drops several Northland flights, raising connectivity concerns
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'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing trip
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