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Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount
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Man allegedly drags woman alongside car over tin of lollies
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Ex-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without conviction
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Northland Taniwha suffer heavy defeat in Christchurch
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Drug dealer says rehab changed his life as he escapes jail term
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Man jailed for 30-years of 'monstrous and ongoing' sexual offending
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Carruth House closing due to declining student numbers
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Youth walks on 10 charges: Health service accepts judge's criticism
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