He threatened to feed Simon Bridges to pigs, now he's been sentenced
"Just because it's social media doesn't mean there aren't consequences," Bridges said.
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Scientists glimpse transformed seafloor around White Island
Seafloor survey around White Island reveals a mass of ash discharged in deadly eruption.
White Island survivors confirm lawsuit against Kiwi company, cruise ship
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Eruption victim's brother hopes tours can resume
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'We've had a bit of a hiding': Tornado as Bay of Plenty lashed with wild weather
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Severed hand: Two men arrested in relation to Tāneatua assault
Police were still making inquiries into what exactly happened.
Calls for police station rebuild after man's hand severed
"We have been asking them [NZ Police] about it for I don't know how long."
Street attack: Man's severed hand in bowl of ice for chopper ride to hospital
A man had one of his hands cut off after an assault in Tāneatua on Sunday.
Brutal assault: Man's hand severed in attack near service station
The victim is in hospital in a stable condition.
Hannah Tamaki: 'Why should I be squeezed into a little box?
The controversial leader of Vision NZ says criticism is "water off a swan's back".
Weather: Heavy rainfall and snow in the south
A number of heavy rain watches are in place around the country.
Whakaari/White Island: Volcanic Alert Level lowered
The volcano has been at Alert Level Two since November.
Opening a bottle a 'big achievement', say two White Island survivors
The couple must wear gaiters, sunglasses and protective clothing when out walking.
Former cop says he questioned Whakaari risks but 'no action' taken
There are now 27 WorkSafe staff working on the investigation into the eruption.
White Island tour guide's message to 28 strangers: Thank you for saving my life
A simple act of generosity costs about an hour.
Police at 'serious incident', one in custody
Police have cordoned off an area at a rural address.
Simultaneous raids: Cash, guns, vehicles seized in major organised crime operation
Six people arrested following raids in Whakatāne, Tauranga, Waikato and Auckland.
'Feed them to the pigs': Man admits sending Simon Bridges death threat
He was angered after watching a debate between Bridges and Jacinda Ardern.
'We've been wronged': US White Island honeymooners seek damages
The honeymooners plan to seek damages from both the cruise line and the tour operators.
'I really miss him': Grandmother still grieves for White Island tour guide
'They just shouldn't have been there at all.'
'Very angry': White Island survivor lashes out at authorities over rescue delays
Stephanie Browitt survived but her sister and father were among the 21 who died.
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