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The Mangamahu Murder, 1921
Geoge Gordon binged on Sandy McDonald whiskey for several days, then asked his bushmate to chop off his head. And he did. Click here for full story

The Schlaepfer Family Massacre
Brian Schlaepfer murdered his entire family with the exception of his granddaughter on May 20, 1992. Click here for full story

The David Bain Case
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Underworld figure Gavin Preston 'never' sat outside at cafe until day he was shot, court told
16 April 2026

Victoria's Supreme Court is told underworld figure Gavin Preston was cautious about his surroundings and "never" sat outside a cafe he regularly attended — other than the day he was shot dead.
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Heroic efforts by Police officers, by attempting to dig-out two Kawerau boys with their bare hands, after they were tragically buried by a river bank
16 Apr:  Heroic efforts by Police officers, by attempting to dig-out two Kawerau boys with their bare hands, after they were tragically buried by a river bank click here for full story

A convicted Rotorua child abductor was found at a playground, school and kindergarten - days after being freed from prison
16 Apr:  A convicted Rotorua child abductor was found at a playground, school and kindergarten - days after being freed from prison click here for full story

A tenant's been awarded seven-and-a-half thousand dollars - after a private Facebook group admin wouldn't reveal things said about him
16 Apr:  A tenant's been awarded seven-and-a-half thousand dollars - after a private Facebook group admin wouldn't reveal things said about him click here for full story

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