Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
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'Excrement': Union officials accused of treating Māori badly
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74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei
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Name suppression lapses for Darcy Strickland murder accused
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Suppression lifted for teen charged with manslaughter of Northland baby
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Man posed as doctor, courier to steal thousands in groceries and products
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Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
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NZ insurer granted injunction against $3m foreign lawsuit
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Companies appeal $270k fine for incident that left worker with brain injury
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