Investigation into the dancing taggers...

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Investigations into the  dancing taggers...



Police investigations have been launched after a Whangarei couple forced two teenage males - who they suspected of tagging their fence - to dance.

Investigations have been launched after an incident in Whangarei where a couple forced two teenage males - who they suspected of tagging their fence - to dance.



The couple tracked down the young people and told them to dance while they waited for police, posting a 10 minute video on YouTube.



Police first on the scene laughed, took photos and called more officers to watch the performance.



Whangarei police say investigations have been launched into the conduct of the couple and the police who attended.



One of the alleged taggers is charged with willful damage

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Christchurch prison inmates being shifted to other prisons...

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Christchurch  prison inmates moving en masse -  being shifted to other prisons...




Danger of fire after the earthquake prompts Department of Corrections to move inmates from Christchurch's Men's and Women's prisons.











Prisoners from Christchurch's Men's and Women's prisons will be moved to other sites as a precautionary measure following Saturday's earthquake.



The Department of Corrections says the prisons are operating safely but there is a safety risk that water pressure wouldn't be effective enough in the event of a fire. Indeed!



In a statement, Acting General Manager of Operations Karen Urwin says prisoners will gradually be moved over the coming days. Male prisoners will be transported by prison bus to Otago, and charter flights will be used to move female prisoners to Auckland. Ms Urwin says it's a temporary move to reduce the demand on local services.



Rolleston Men's Prison remains largely unaffected by the earthquake and will run as usual.






Acknowledgements: © 2010 NZCity, NewsTalkZB

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Three Strikes law introduced in NZ...

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Three Strikes law introduced in NZ...





New Zealand has introduced the three strikes law for serious criminal offenders.



Strike One: Sentencing with a final warning.



Strike Two: Sentencing as normal, but no parole.



Strike Three: Maximum sentence for that particular crime. Life for murderers.



The legislation, known as the Sentencing and Parole Reform Act, was passed through Parliament yesterday.



One criticism of the new law was that it would take away judges ability to pass minimum sentences for murder. However, many judges seem to give criminals too much leeway; so the new law will make things straight forward after the third offence.


Acknowledgements: Peter Petterson


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