The 44 year old was arrested in Tauranga this afternoon.

He's been charged with Making an Objectionable Publication.

He will appear in Tauranga District Court on Thursday.

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19 Jul: A claim the health system needs to do more to help Maori parents get their children vaccinated

03 Jul: Maori All Blacks captain Ash Dixon is touting the mana commanded by veteran first-five Otere Black

03 Jul: It's Norris brother number two making his debut this afternoon for the Maori All Blacks in their international against Samoa at Mount Smart Stadium

01 Jul: The Maori rugby team, led by kapene Ash Dixon of Ngati Tahinga, has been named to play Manu Samoa on Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium

27 Jun: Coach Clayton McMillan has his to-do list of work-ons at the ready for the Maori All Blacks, following their 35-10 victory over Manu Samoa in Wellington

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Law and Order:
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Soccer:
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General:
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Golf:
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Tennis:
Australian tennis star Ash Barty has been sensationally knocked out of the Olympics singles in the first round, stunned by Spaniard Sara Sorribes Tormo in straight sets 18:06

Law and Order:
One person is in hospital in critical condition and armed police are at the scene of an incident at a Wellington property 16:56

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