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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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A company under investigation for a suspected pyramid scheme says false claims triggered the probe - and it will press ahead with recruitment events this weekend
17 April 2026

A company under investigation for a suspected pyramid scheme says false claims triggered the probe - and it will press ahead with recruitment events this weekend
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A ban on pop-up food stalls along Queenstown's lakefront comes into force today, as a High Court challenge over the council's decision-making process gets underway
17 Apr:  A ban on pop-up food stalls along Queenstown's lakefront comes into force today, as a High Court challenge over the council's decision-making process gets underway click here for full story

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

Underworld figure Gavin Preston 'never' sat outside at cafe until day he was shot, court told
16 Apr:  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. click here for full story

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