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Williams' 40 hours in cells with gangsters
What began as a night of partying ended with Ali Williams and James O'Connor locked in separate police cells alongside hardened French gangsters and drug dealers.
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Former All Black Ali Williams, James O'Connor charged after cocaine arrest
Rugby: Ali Williams makes plea bargain - reports
Auckland's full! Tourists sleep at marae
About 50 elderly US tourists had to stay at a marae after their flight was cancelled.
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Envelope-gate: What went wrong?
La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz has opened up about the mortifying moment.
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Bush to Trump: 'We want answers'
Former President George W. Bush wants answers over Trump team's Russia links.
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Strewth! Here come the Aussies
COMMENT: Record-breaking migration brings positives as well as challenges, writes Mark Lister.
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Ali Williams makes plea bargain - reports
Ali Williams has reportedly made a plea bargain with French authorities and will appear in court later this week.
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Woman in coma after punch in throat
A Christchurch couple have been the victims of a brutal attack after a music festival.
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The new crisis facing North Korea
The North Korean economy has stopped being in freefall, but sanctions could hit the country hard.
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'Now he kills me': Tourist's final words
Islamic militants in the Philippines have reportedly beheaded the German hostage they were holding for ransom.
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Phone stolen while man helps at crash
Jason Christensen was helping those in a car crash when he had his phone stolen on Saturday. Mr Christensen was crouched down looking after a woman who had an airbag…
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What went wrong at Pumpkin Patch
A detailed report by voluntary administrators on the former sharemarket high-flier outlined a company that "had been in a steady state of decline for many years".
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Foran denies link to Broncos
Warriors five-eighth Kieran Foran has denied reports that is a eyeing a move to Brisbane for the 2018 NRL season.
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Charge laid in fatal Favona stabbing
A man is dead after a family argument at a South Auckland house overnight.
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Tale of two prostitutes: 'You sell your soul'
There are many reasons to become a sex worker, some work out better than others.
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Romantic Fiji holiday turns sour
Kate and Nick imagined sun, sand, surf on their escape to Fiji, but it became the holiday from hell. Warning: Graphic content.
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UK abuse inquiry: Focus on 'colony' kids
Vulnerable British children shipped to the colonies, including New Zealand, after WWII suffered "unacceptable depravity", UK abuse inquiry hears.
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Business
Move to double parking costs in central Tauranga
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Shore apartments could cost $20m to fix
Costs to fix a Browns Bay apartment complex have risen to a potential $20m
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FMA offers tips for investors
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The Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership…
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Lifestyle
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Has Lorde announced the release date of her second album in a cryptic television ad tonight?
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If Warren Beatty needs someone to talk to following his epic award mix-up at the Oscars, Steve Harvey is ready and waiting.
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A break-down in the countryside was a reminder of classic rural integrity and why our day-to-day problems fail to matter…
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Twelve Questions with Eden Mulholland
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Sport
Williams' fate in hand of prosecutor
Ali Williams' fate following cocaine charges hangs on the benevolence - or otherwise - of France's state prosecutor.
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Watch you language Steve
Colourful Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams seemed to use some colourful language during his latest game for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Adams went from 1-5 from the free throw…
Coetzee to remain Boks coach after horror season
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Mo'unga injury improves odds for Landers
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