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Man’s ‘frightening’ alleged attack on two people at Upper Hutt liquor store earns assault charges

Police charged the man with with three counts of common assault and trespassed him.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.

Footage shows customers and staff scrambling to escape as the incident unfolds.
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ANZ loses $125m class action, considers appealing High Court decision

ANZ is considering appealing the High Court decision.

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton

ANZ has to reimburse customers affected by the CCCFA breach all their borrowing costs for the duration of the breach. Photo / Alex Burton
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New Zealander on board cruise ship at centre of suspected hantavirus outbreak

The ship with 170 passengers on board was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Photo / AFP

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Photo / AFP

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Photo / AFP

This aerial picture shows a general view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Photo / AFP
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Twice-convicted former Pets and Pats owner Angela Beer linked to new venture

Angela Beer's linked with a new dog-friendly celebration business in a pastoral setting.

The $3 million Brookby property bought by Ken Long and Angela Beer (inset), who previously operated the upscale doggy daycare Pets and Pats.

The $3 million Brookby property bought by Ken Long and Angela Beer (inset), who previously operated the upscale doggy daycare Pets and Pats.

The $3 million Brookby property bought by Ken Long and Angela Beer (inset), who previously operated the upscale doggy daycare Pets and Pats.

The $3 million Brookby property bought by Ken Long and Angela Beer (inset), who previously operated the upscale doggy daycare Pets and Pats.
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First XV rugby: Kelston Boys’ High claim 1A first-round honours, Silverstream see blue against Napier

The contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.

Kelston First XV players celebrate Nikau Wright opening try against Sacred Heart. Photo / Bruce Holloway

Kelston First XV players celebrate Nikau Wright opening try against Sacred Heart. Photo / Bruce Holloway

Kelston First XV players celebrate Nikau Wright opening try against Sacred Heart. Photo / Bruce Holloway

Kelston First XV players celebrate Nikau Wright opening try against Sacred Heart. Photo / Bruce Holloway
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UAE condemns new Iran attacks as a ‘dangerous escalation’, as US forces sink boats and down missiles

Violence has flared up in the Middle East amid a fragile ceasefire.

The Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied that any commercial ships had crossed the strait on a day of increased tensions in the region. Photo / AFP

The Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied that any commercial ships had crossed the strait on a day of increased tensions in the region. Photo / AFP

The Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied that any commercial ships had crossed the strait on a day of increased tensions in the region. Photo / AFP

The Gambia-flagged tanker vessel Bili in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied that any commercial ships had crossed the strait on a day of increased tensions in the region. Photo / AFP
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Murderer’s son, Jakeem Bowman-Fenton, repeatedly rams patrol car, then threatens to shoot officers

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was a toddler when he saw his teen mum and relatives kill a man.

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was just 2 when he witnessed his mother murder a man. He has admitted trying to ram a patrol car off the road and threatening to kill police trying to arrest him. Photo / Facebook

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was just 2 when he witnessed his mother murder a man. He has admitted trying to ram a patrol car off the road and threatening to kill police trying to arrest him. Photo / Facebook

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was just 2 when he witnessed his mother murder a man. He has admitted trying to ram a patrol car off the road and threatening to kill police trying to arrest him. Photo / Facebook

Jakeem Bowman-Fenton was just 2 when he witnessed his mother murder a man. He has admitted trying to ram a patrol car off the road and threatening to kill police trying to arrest him. Photo / Facebook
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Principals field dozens of ‘vexatious’ Official Information Act requests, union’s bid to exempt schools

Auckland Grammar headmaster Tim O’Connor handled 28 OIA requests last year.

Auckland Grammar School headmaster Tim O'Connor. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Auckland Grammar School headmaster Tim O'Connor. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Auckland Grammar School headmaster Tim O'Connor. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Auckland Grammar School headmaster Tim O'Connor. Photo / Jason Oxenham
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New Zealand Sign Language Week: Deaf mother forced to fight for interpreter in son’s emergency care

Staff told her that her teen could interpret for her, despite his severe pain.

Rāhera Turner (inset) is pushing for further training and awareness for frontline staff around access to interpreters to prevent delays, misdiagnoses and miscommunications in potentially life-or-death situations.

Rāhera Turner (inset) is pushing for further training and awareness for frontline staff around access to interpreters to prevent delays, misdiagnoses and miscommunications in potentially life-or-death situations.

Rāhera Turner (inset) is pushing for further training and awareness for frontline staff around access to interpreters to prevent delays, misdiagnoses and miscommunications in potentially life-or-death situations.

Rāhera Turner (inset) is pushing for further training and awareness for frontline staff around access to interpreters to prevent delays, misdiagnoses and miscommunications in potentially life-or-death situations.
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Accused ex-lawyer Rohineet Sharma fights laundering charge in $600k scam case

Rohineet Sharma said he was seeking funds for a $1b solar energy project with Transpower.

Disbarred lawyer Rohineet Sharma faces 10 money laundering charges in connection with alleged offending involving more than $600,000. He is pictured with his luxury St Heliers home, allegedly financed in part with a scam victim's stolen money. Photo / Dean Purcell

Disbarred lawyer Rohineet Sharma faces 10 money laundering charges in connection with alleged offending involving more than $600,000. He is pictured with his luxury St Heliers home, allegedly financed in part with a scam victim's stolen money. Photo / Dean Purcell

Disbarred lawyer Rohineet Sharma faces 10 money laundering charges in connection with alleged offending involving more than $600,000. He is pictured with his luxury St Heliers home, allegedly financed in part with a scam victim's stolen money. Photo / Dean Purcell

Disbarred lawyer Rohineet Sharma faces 10 money laundering charges in connection with alleged offending involving more than $600,000. He is pictured with his luxury St Heliers home, allegedly financed in part with a scam victim's stolen money. Photo / Dean Purcell
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