Daughter avoids conviction after sexual affair with her father
She applied for a discharge without conviction, and has continued interim name suppression pending a hearing in November.…
NRL: Toby Rudolf avoids conviction after exposing ‘buttocks’ to park ranger
The judge granted the forward a section 10 in court meaning he doesn’t face a conviction despite the…
Tiffany Haddish avoids jail after guilty plea in Georgia drink-driving case
Speaking on the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast, she said: “Every time, I try to have fun,…
Hamilton teen Raven Taoho avoids prison after smash-and-grab spree
Judge Cocurullo jailed Kingi for three years, Nusipepa for two years and 10 months and Hohepa-Strickland for two…
Head Hunters gang member Calen Morris avoids prison over witness intimidation in Auckland
Another of Morris’ tattoos depicts an officer being run over by a motorbike, with a banner reading “Cobalt”…
Tauranga Hospital avoids critical staff shortage over long weekend
“We are extremely short-staffed on the medical registrar front this weekend. “If anybody has worked with us before,…
Convicted murderer Beni Lea’aetoa avoids prison recall after meth plot sentencing
That investigation was an offshoot of Operation Trojan Shield, a scheme by the FBI and Australian Federal Police…
Taranaki medical professional avoids conviction after beating her son with a stick
Well-dressed and visibly shaken, the woman clasped her hands tightly in front of her, releasing them only to…
Teacher Kahukura Bentson avoids deregistration after convictions, including for the assault of a woman
In the decision, tribunal deputy chairman Nicholas Chisnall censured Bentson after giving “serious contemplation” to deregistering him. Bentson…
Auckland Rugby League fraud: Ex-staffer Marie Harper avoids jail over $133k theft
Harper was instead ordered to serve 12 months’ home detention, with a special bracelet to be fitted to…
Britney Spears avoids jail with ‘wet reckless’ plea after DUI arrest
The plea deal removed the possibility of significant jail time for the Toxic singer, who had recently completed…
Auckland man avoids conviction for allowing teen sex work at his Kohimarama home
The judge voiced suspicion that the defendant might have underplayed, to a degree, his involvement in the scheme.…