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Whakatāne man who carried out horrific attack on dog in front of his children handed community service sentence

Dimitrie Apanui pleaded guilty in the Whakatāne District Court to one charge of ill-treatment of his puppy, King.

Whakatāne man who carried out horrific attack on dog in front of his children handed community service sentence

Dimitrie Apanui pleaded guilty in the Whakatāne District Court to one charge of ill-treatment of his puppy, King.
Auckland, New Zealand, - January 4, 2015: Ships of the Royal New Zealand Navy moored at their home port, Devonport Naval Dockyard in Waitemata Harbour, Auckland New Zealand during the Christmas/New Zear holiday period January 2015

Navy sailor dies following diving training accident at Auckland's Devonport

Woman dies after being swept away by West Coast floodwaters
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A resident said she heard police trying to convince someone to get out of their car.

Man wanted after guns found at Christchurch home dies during standoff with police
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Officials are warning motorists to avoid all non-essential travel in the area.

State of emergency still in place for West Coast as wild weather moves north
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The Prime Minister’s choice of book was The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Jacinda Ardern visits Dunedin Muslim early childhood centre, reads kids a story

The centre is owned by Dr Mohammad Alayan, who was injured in the terrorist attack.

Jacinda Ardern visits Dunedin Muslim early childhood centre, reads kids a story

The centre is owned by Dr Mohammad Alayan, who was injured in the terrorist attack.

The Prime Minister reiterated gun laws will change after the mass shootings at two mosques.

Watch live as Jacinda Ardern fronts media in Dunedin after mosque visit
A road closure sign in front of a Police vehicle

Serious crash forces closure of State Highway 1 near Tirau in Waikato
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The SIS and GCSB Minister said it was a “known fact” there is a period of time where retaliation or copy-cat action is possible.

High security alert to remain until retaliation or copy-cat terrorist threat subsides – Andrew Little
New Zealand Visitor's Visa (file picture).

Restructuring and summer peaks blamed for tourist, student and worker visa delays
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The man’s foot slipped through the small gap, trapping his leg.

Quick-thinking passengers help save man trapped between train and the platform at Perth station

The man says he "zoned out", causing him to slip.

Quick-thinking passengers help save man trapped between train and the platform at Perth station

The man says he "zoned out", causing him to slip.
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The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla are on an official trip to Cuba.

Prince Charles, Camilla arrive at Havana event in classic British car

Melbourne man wins almost $50 million after accidentally buying two Oz Lotto tickets with same numbers
There are fresh calls for measles vaccinations to be made compulsory.

New York county bans unvaccinated kids from public places amid measles outbreak
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman

Drug lord El Chapo seeks new trial, says jurors improperly followed media coverage
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Stephen Kearny says his side will do their best to rectify their mistakes as they prepare for the Sea Eagles in Christchurch on Saturday.

Warriors coach 'disappointed' with Tigers loss, refocused and ready for Manly

Stephen Kearny says his side will do their best to rectify their mistakes as they prepare for the Manly.

Warriors coach 'disappointed' with Tigers loss, refocused and ready for Manly

Stephen Kearny says his side will do their best to rectify their mistakes as they prepare for the Manly.
England players look dejected after their loss to Scotland during the Six Nations rugby union international between England and Scotland at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

England rugby boss has big concerns over proposed global league, says relegation will be 'catastrophic'
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Watson scored 44 runs off 26 balls as his side comfortably beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets.

Shane Watson belts two huge sixes, stars in Chennai Super Kings IPL win over Delhi
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Portland centre Jusuf Nurkic was left writhing on the court in agony after suffering the catastrophic ankle injury.

Graphic warning: NBA star suffers gruesome leg snap, ruled out for season
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Tom Robinson, who hails from the Far North, said he hasn't had much experience with player poaching.

Blues rookie laughs off 1st XV controversy, says only poaching in Northland is 'paua and under sized fish'
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Luckily for New Zealand fans, the star had already visited these shores.

Justin Bieber will return to music when he has 'repaired some of the deep rooted issues' in his life

"Music is very important to me but nothing comes before my family and my health."

Justin Bieber will return to music when he has 'repaired some of the deep rooted issues' in his life

"Music is very important to me but nothing comes before my family and my health."
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Usually the festival is held in Cuba Mall but in the wake of the terrorist attack it will be taken indoors.

Wellington's Cuba Dupa Festival moving indoors after Christchurch terrorist attack
The British Pop star will play packed shows at Forsyth Barr stadium over the weekend.

Ed Sheeran cried every day at primary school due to bullying over his looks

The Wiggles announce seven-city NZ tour

Diana Ross defends 'magnificent' Michael Jackson in wake of Leaving Neverland sex abuse allegations
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The Prime Minister’s choice of book was The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Jacinda Ardern visits Dunedin Muslim early childhood centre, reads kids a story

The centre is owned by Dr Mohammad Alayan, who was injured in the terrorist attack.

Jacinda Ardern visits Dunedin Muslim early childhood centre, reads kids a story

The centre is owned by Dr Mohammad Alayan, who was injured in the terrorist attack.

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The SIS and GCSB Minister said it was a “known fact” there is a period of time where retaliation or copy-cat action is possible.

High security alert to remain until retaliation or copy-cat terrorist threat subsides – Andrew Little
He was asked if there had been failings by New Zealand’s intelligence agencies.

Andrew Little authorises spy agencies to do more 'intrusive' activities as more people put under surveillance
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National's police spokesman says he is not confident in the Government's road safety strategy.

As number of breath tests drop, it's 'basically impossible' to get caught drink driving - Chris Bishop
Toned monchrome image with billowing smoke coming from two chimneys. Please note that limited film grain has been added during image processing.

New Zealand's climate change policy too reliant on tree planting - report
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The automated robot can pick one apple per second off specially grown trees.

Robotic apple picker takes over Hawke's Bay fruit harvest in world first

The automated robot can pick an apple every second off specially grown trees.

Robotic apple picker takes over Hawke's Bay fruit harvest in world first

The automated robot can pick an apple every second off specially grown trees.

Man behind NZ's largest ponzi scheme denied parole, will stay in prison at least another year
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Apple has unveiled its latest range of products.

Tech giant Apple launches a credit card
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Dame Jenny Shipley to appeal High Court order to pay $6 million over Mainzeal collapse
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One Whakatane resident was dumbfounded when her wicker started disintegrating after 18 months.

Fair Go: When outdoor furniture can’t live outdoors
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