Judge jails father for 15 years after ‘sadistic’ sexual assaults on partner and child
At trial, the man sought to blame others for the assault on the child, which the judge today…
Auckland judge rebukes supporters as Razz Edwards sentenced for abusing girls
Edwards was found guilty via a majority verdict in Auckland District Court earlier this year following a trial…
Jury hears defendant in Tauranga sexual offending trial is a convicted sex offender
While giving evidence, he claimed he and the girl had consensually kissed and that she only complained he…
Dog owner Sebastian Marinkovich fined after seal mauling on Tasman beach, loses bid to save pets from being destroyed
Today, in the Nelson District Court he was declined name suppression and lost his fight to save his…
Jessie Morgan’s sex with an underage teen leaves a trail of despair
The jury acquitted him of all charges he defended. At his sentencing on the sexual connection charge, the…
How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
Rotorua: Man admits taking girl, 3, with intent to have sexual connection
Tekuru‘s lawyer, Scott Mills, entered Tekuru’s guilty plea at today’s appearance. Mills suggested the court consider allocating a…
Serial violent offender Kaelmn Waho to remain under supervision until 2029
In 2009, at the age of 17 and when living in Nelson, Waho punched and threatened to stab…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…
TV star’s reality check: Sally Martin’s life after Shortland Street
Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they…