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'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justice
The mother's story shifted significantly in the seven years since Minu and Yuna's deaths.
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The Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.
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Australian manslaughter defendant accused of fatal Auckland Airport crash named
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The Crown says Hakyung Lee didn't act insane as she fled to Korea in business class.
Bodies in suitcase trial: Insanity defence announced as trial begins for mum accused of killing kids
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Councillor Daniel Newman criticised the violence and called for police action.
Police chase ends with arrests at Auckland's LynnMall shopping centre
The incident started in Māngere Bridge after a call in regard to family harm.
Senior King Cobra laid to rest in South Auckland
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Murder defendant named: Suppression lifts for woman after Black Power member's death
Selwyn Robson was given a full gang funeral in May.
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Driver charged after car window washers allegedly stabbed in South Auckland
The incident happened during evening rush hour at a busy intersection.
Police investigating after two people left in serious condition in South Auckland
Emergency services were called to a report of a disorder near the corner of Te Irirangi Dr and Great South Rd. Video / NZ Herald
Two in serious condition in South Auckland, police at scene
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Australian Police warned of newly-graduated NZ officer's alleged gang links
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