Mix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workers
But a second man was acquitted of raping her at the end of the 2020 picking season.
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The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Disturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trial
The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
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Six people in custody after vehicle crimes in Counties-Manukau
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The man was in critical condition when he was transported to hospital.
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The mothers of both men hugged outside court after the verdict was delivered.
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The now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.
Deportee behind 17-hour sex attack will clock up at least 20 years in prison
The high-risk offender didn't even bother attending his latest Parole Board hearing.
'Terrible crime': Man charged with attempted murder after crash leaves passenger with serious injuries
The offender allegedly intentionally crashed a car into a parked truck.
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