Army hopes dashed as Joshua William Ford sentenced for grooming teenage girl
Ford was supported at the Christchurch District Court by his parents. His lawyer Anne Stevens, KC, said Ford…
‘Maternal Instinct’: Inside the shocking true crime behind new Netflix documentary
Within seconds of the documentary, the full impact of the devastation hits. On the morning of October 9,…
Repeat family violence offender Tane McGregor-Tuirirangi jailed, given three-strike warning
He stomped on her head about five times as she shielded her abdomen, leaving her head exposed. Then…
Supreme Court upholds youth justice principles should apply to offenders charged as adults
It noted this was a significant change for a narrow group of offenders. In that case, the man…
Whangārei court hears convicted murderer Sydney Bristow’s appeal on late-laid sex charges
However, he has now appealed against the recent sentence, with his lawyer arguing it failed to factor in…
Homicide victim Harley Shrimpton’s text messages and relationships before his death become focus in Rotorua murder trial
He said that despite having earlier been told he’d be “put in a box” if he reported the…
Serial sex offender Shannan Taylor sentenced in Whanganui to 22 years in prison
But his sexual offending stretched back even further than that. Taylor is already serving a prison sentence for…
Preventable death: Coroner finds Palmerston North Hospital failings linked to death of Erica Hume
“We loved Erica. She was a young, vibrant student with so much potential and all she needed was…
How Harley Shrimpton spent his final day, before being shot in the chest
Now, Tukaokao is on trial at the High Court at Rotorua, charged with murder. This week, the jury…
Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton allegedly shot dead execution-style
At the start of a trial in the High Court at Rotorua today, Crown solicitor Anna Pollett said…
Coroner’s report details Dr Tom Mulholland’s final months and mental health battle before sudden death
And while the beloved family man was known for his positive persona and selfless generosity, the demons he…
Bay of Plenty Snapchat offender, rapist Raveen Saily sentenced for grooming, sexual offending against young girls
The 11-year-old’s mother’s victim impact statement, read by Crown prosecutor Erin Reilly, explained that at the time, her…