Serial fraudster Romney Lavea refused parole after denying he did anything wrong
The Parole Board in a decision released to the Herald said Lavea denied the offending that led to…
David Tamihere returns to court over 1989 Swedish backpackers murder case – NZ Herald
David Tamihere returns to court over 1989 Swedish backpackers murder case NZ HeraldDavid Tamihere faces two-month wait to find…
Red Fox Tavern murder convictions overturned by Supreme Court, James Henry Wilson named
The Crown argued Wilson and Hoggart were the two heavily disguised robbers who burst in through a back…
Triple child killer Lauren Dickason to challenge murder convictions months before first parole hearing
In June 2024, Justice Cameron Mander handed down a finite sentence of 18 years. He did not impose…
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…
Mama Hooch case: Sexual predator Jaz brothers take sentence and convictions to Court of Appeal
On the same day, Roberto Jaz was sentenced to 17 years behind bars for offending against eight women.…
African-born father to be deported to New Zealand from Australia as a 501
The man’s sister said he was unlikely to survive being deported to New Zealand. Photo / 123rf The…
Election 2026: Man running for Parliament in Tukituki with two convictions for serious violent offending says he is rehabilitated
Hawkins believes his experience, including his troubled past in the justice system, makes his voice useful for improving…
Kiwi green card holders advised to be upfront about previous convictions when entering US
But her mother, Betty Wihongi, said Everlee Wihongi had travelled in and out of the country several times…
Richard Blamey sentenced for East Tāmaki, Auckland crash that killed Svend Olesen
But the court process was necessary regardless. Richard Blamey, 83, caused a fatal crash while leaving the Why…
French court upholds rape jail terms for ex-All Blacks Sevens player Rory Grice and two former Grenoble rugby stars
The victim was not in court. Early on March 12, 2017, the student, identified only as V, was…
Supreme Court quashes David Tamihere’s decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists
This raises the prospect that a 21st century jury would have to decide on a cold case from…