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Radio New ZealandNews report · Nov 2, 2:36 AM
Nine arrested during 'unacceptable' Rugby League World Cup celebrations
South Auckland police were kept busy during a much-anticipated clash between Tonga and Samoa across the Tasman.
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Nine arrested during 'unacceptable' Rugby League World Cup celebrations
Stuff (New Zealand) and Radio New Zealand describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened South Auckland police were kept busy during a much-anticipated clash between Tonga and Samoa across the Tasman.
The headline split The left frames it as "Rugby League World Cup fan celebrations lead to 9 arrests in South Auckland". The center frames it as "Nine arrested during 'unacceptable' Rugby League World Cup celebrations".
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Left / center-leftRugby League World Cup fan celebrations lead to 9 arrests in South Auckland
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CenterNine arrested during 'unacceptable' Rugby League World Cup celebrations
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Nov 2, 1:59 AM
Rugby League World Cup fan celebrations lead to 9 arrests in South Auckland
Police deployed 160 staff on Sunday night after crowds ran into roads, made poor driving choices and created late-night noise, police say.
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