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Prominent NZ sportsman pleads not guilty to family violence charges

By Ed O'Driscoll, 1News Reporter

6:00pm

The man, who cannot be named, was arrested in Auckland last month. — The man, who cannot be named, was arrested in Auckland last month. (Source: 1News)

A prominent New Zealand sportsman has pleaded not guilty to family violence-related charges.

The man, who cannot be named, was arrested in Auckland last month.

He faces charges of assaulting a person in a family relationship, assault with intent to injure, and impeding another person's breathing or blood circulation.

The man was due to appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow but has instead entered not guilty pleas by notice and elected trial by jury.

His next court appearance is scheduled for March, with interim name suppression remaining in place.

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