'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
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After the robbery, Tyrone Harrison assaulted a stranger and headbutted a police officer.
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Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
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New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding
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New photo: How wanted Marokopa father is disguising himself
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Marokopa mystery: Father spotted disguising himself with masks in public
Tom Phillips was spotted by locals who then chased the wanted man, according to reports.
'I'm being framed': Serial shoplifter nabbed stealing $10k in goods
The woman told police she was being arrested for someone else's crimes.
Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton
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Maadi Cup rowing: School stripped of North Island titles after admitting rule breaches
The school's disqualification has seen other schools move up the ranks in 19 races.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
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'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
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$100m sell-off: Kiwi richlister quits NZ for Australia
Ben Cook says he loves NZ, but time right for "business, family and lifestyle" reasons.
Man in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kids
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'We are sorry we did not do better': School apologises for raft of rule breaches at major rowing regattas
School sanctioned after admitting to 17 breaches at national and North Island regattas.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
Revealed: Fifa's radical plans if weather turns ugly during World Cup in NZ
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Watch: Car engulfed by flames in 'suspicious' blaze at busy shopping centre
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‘No longer trust anyone’: Rest home carer tried to swindle $10k from resident, spent $2k on victims’ debit cards
An 89-year-old victim was in hospital when she had cash, a card stolen and used.
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'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort
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