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High Court Orders New Hearing for Ex-Samoa Rugby Prop Sakaria Taulafo Facing Deportation

A significant legal development has emerged for former international rugby star Sakaria Taulafo, who is currently based in Nelson and facing potential deportation from New Zealand. The High Court has granted his appeal, ordering a new hearing for his case concerning a drink-driving offense that could see him sent back to Samoa. Taulafo, who arrived in New Zealand at the age of 18 to pursue a careeโ€ฆ