A Te Awamutu couple have been arrested on more than 70 charges - most involving child exploitation.
A 37-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court this morning - and his 32-year-old partner appeared in court in Christchurch last month.
Police have just revealed to media that the arrests are part of an inquiry that spanned several months - and began in Italy.
The man's facing 69 charges involving offences against young children - plus firearms charges.
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