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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Aug 6, 2:53 AM
Man accused of violent Epsom rampage absent from Auckland District Court hearing
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A teen cyclist is said to have suffered 'life-altering' injuries and a dog died.
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Man accused of violent Epsom rampage absent from Auckland District Court hearing
Radio New Zealand reaches for "violent"; The New Zealand Herald for "violent".
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What happened A teen cyclist is said to have suffered 'life-altering' injuries and a dog died.
The headline split The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Man accused of violent Epsom rampage absent from Auckland District Court hearing". Radio New Zealand frames it as "Man accused of violent Auckland attacks in hospital, court appearance postponed".
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Radio New ZealandNews report · Aug 6, 3:15 AM
Man accused of violent Auckland attacks in hospital, court appearance postponed
violent
The 49-year-old was due to appear in court today but it has been postponed.
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Aug 6, 3:15 AM: Radio New Zealand joined the source map.
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