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Two of the four face prison time

Appeals to be launched for Iti, Kemara

Lawyers for Tame Iti and Te Rangikaiwhiria Kemara will file papers today appealing against the convictions and sentences for their clients.

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The skipper of container ship Rena, which ran aground off Tauranga is due to be sentenced tomorrow (MNZ)

Rena skipper to be sentenced

The skipper of container ship Rena, which ran aground off Tauranga is due to be sentenced today.

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Tame Iti in court today

Urewera saga not over yet video

Despite two of the Urewera four being sentenced to two years in jail, the saga is not yet over

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A crossbow shot has cost a man $1000 (file)

Tauranga GP fined for crossbow shot

A Tauranga doctor who fired a crossbow at night at a noisy possum, leaving a bolt embedded in a tree just metres from sleeping children, has been convicted and fined $1000.

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Hiu (Leo) Gao

'Accidental millionaire' back in court

Hiu (Leo) Gao, who's accused of theft after Westpac accidentally put $10 million in his bank account, has made another court appearance.

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Meat workers from around the country have been protesting  (file pic)

Meat workers to march in Te Puke

Locked out workers from Talley's Affco meat processing plant in Te Puke are set to strike this morning.

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Kara Hurring

'Runaway millionairess' Kara Hurring found guilty

The woman dubbed the ‘runaway millionairess’ has been found guilty on all 30 charges relating to a banking error that gave her partner $10 million.

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Kara Hurring

Jury retires to consider ‘Runaway Millionairess’ verdict video

The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of the 'Runaway Millionairess'.

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Kara Hurring

TV news alerted Hurring to bank error, court told video

The woman dubbed the ‘runaway millionairess’ claims she knew nothing of the $10 million Westpac mistakenly credited to her partner's bank account until she saw it on the news in China.

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Kara Hurring in court today

Hurring bought clothes, electronics and fast food video

Kara Hurring, on trial for fraud, theft and money laundering, spent stolen money on clothes, electronics and fast food.

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Kara Hurring (file)

Westpac employee tells of tip-off, bribe attempt

An anonymous phone call from China tipped Westpac off to the theft of $10 million.

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Kara Hurring at Rotorua District Court today

Hurring spent money at casino, hotels, shops video

A Rotorua court heard Kara Hurring spent money at a casino, hotels and shops after running away after $10 million was deposited in her partner's bank account.

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Kara Hurring in court

Crown: Gao told Hurring 'I’m f**king rich' video

The trial for the alleged 'runaway millionairess' has begun in Rotorua this morning.

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Kara Hurring (file)

'Runaway millionairess' pleads not guilty

The trial for the alleged 'runaway millionairess' has begun in Rotorua this morning.

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Protesters call for the charges to be dropped last year

Police and Tuhoe meet

A meeting between the Police Commissioner and Tuhoe leaders is set to talk about the future as calls mount for an apology over terror raids.

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Gig Guide - Bay Of Plenty

Gig guide from Undertheradar.co.nz