John Major Meihana jailed for drug-driving causing death of Philipa Ann Beech in Tararua district
He said the feeling that he might have been was “horrific”. But the court was told that responsibility…
Indonesian fishermen who ‘should have known better’ jailed after repeat offences in Australian waters
Four Indonesian fishermen have been jailed for four months for poaching sea cucumber from a protected marine park…
Prolific Auckland fraudster Thomas Davies jailed after $110,000 spree
Davies sat with his head in his hands as his list of offences was read out in court.…
Whangārei man Jonathan Wilson jailed for repeated assaults on vulnerable partner
He told her he would “break more if she wanted” and then threatened to smash her ankles with…
Truck driver Robert Clifford jailed for Blenheim crash which killed RSE worker Kaiea Taubakoa
Today, in the Blenheim District Court Clifford was jailed for two years and three months on charges he…
Three men jailed for life over murder of Anaru Moana
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Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
Disqualified driver Jesse Grimwood jailed after Blenheim hit-and-run leaves woman injured
Today the court heard it has taken “considerable effort” on the victim’s part to express the significant trauma…
Auckland bus driver attacks: 501 Carl Leu jailed after two violent Ponsonby incidents
“People doing that service need to be protected.” Carl Leu pictured when he appeared for sentencing in Auckland…
Fatal, drunk e-scooter crash in Perth results in prison term for British backpacker
The group left after three hours and went into Perth’s city centre, where they continued drinking at various…
Taupō Mongrel Mob boss jailed for life over emergency housing motel murder
His co-offender, the gang’s sergeant-at-arms, has been jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to manslaughter…
Alex and Aroha Tuira jailed for $3.9m Ponzi fraud
One by one they told the court of deception and stolen savings. “Aroha and Alex gave us their…