Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
Bronte LeLievre jailed by Nelson court over Air NZ flight indecency, burglary
Judge Garry Barkle, who sentenced Finn, said it was apparent from the summary of facts that the pair’s…
Hawke’s Bay director Parminder Singh jailed for more than 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
That woman, a Vietnamese national described as half Singh’s age, had been coerced, controlled and manipulated by her…
Ōtorohanga woman Sally-Kae French jailed for years-long vendetta against former friend
French denies any wrongdoing, with Judge Kim Saunders noting in sending her to jail on 21 charges that…
Auckland businessman Hun Min Im jailed for attempted multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud
In the Auckland District Court, Im was sentenced to four years and four and a half months’ imprisonment.…
Kelvin Williams jailed for sexually violating 15-year-old in Christchurch
The court heard today how the girl was in the care of Oranga Tamariki when the 51-year-old started…
Hamilton woman Anna Rikiau jailed for racially abusing neighbour, assaulting motorist
“I would argue [she should] get as many as it takes,” McKenna replied. But Judge Cocurullo disagreed. Rikiau…
Drug‑impaired truck driver jailed over fatal Waimate crash
He cited aggravating features including “enormous” levels of harm to Weir’s family, the level of drugs in his…
Kole Stratford jailed for violent assault on woman over meth pipe
Kole Stratford was sentenced to prison in the Nelson District Court on a representative charge of injuring with…
Huntly man Robert Manu Tukiri Jnr jailed for sexual assaults on four young victims
“He didn’t care who he hurt to satisfy himself. “While I can never erase what he did, I…
Mark Rangihuna jailed for 11 years for raping young girl in Wellington 10 years ago
Rangihuna appeared for sentencing on two charges of rape of a person under the age of 12. The…
Mathew David Linch jailed for strangling, assaulting Nelson woman over rent dispute
A member of the public stopped to help and drove the woman to safety, with Linch following until…