Jailed schoolteacher Damian Young maintains innocence as Parole Board sets release date
Neither of the schools can be named. Under the pretence of viewing films and dimming the lights in…
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…
Why the woman who killed Flaxmere 11-year-old Emma-Jane Kupa was denied parole
Before considering her release, the board met Emma-Jane’s family and heard about the impact of her death, including…
High-speed Hawke’s Bay killer driver Brydon Boyce released on parole
However, he was released from jail this week on parole after serving less than half his sentence, despite…
Parole Board warns Christchurch murderer Peter Waihape remains a danger 20 years after horrific killing
Senior journalist Anna Leask reports. Peter Waihape was sentenced to preventive detention, on top of life imprisonment with…
Notorious Mongrel Mob member Poutawa ‘Puk’ Kireka granted parole after serving less than half his time
This apparent change of attitude, and two years in a special unit which provides psychological therapy for violent…
Hawke’s Bay slaver, trafficker denied parole after threatening fellow prisoner
After being repeatedly refused last year, Matamata was granted parole last month and was to be released on…
Parole Board defers decision on killer Lewis Blackburn’s release as assessments continue
“It is so confusing. It seems to be going round and round and getting nowhere,” he told the…
Nia Glassie killer Michael Curtis from Rotorua appears before parole board
He and his brother, Wiremu Curtis, were jailed for life with non-parole periods of 17 and a half…
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…
Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
On Friday, Matamata appeared before the Parole Board for the third time, after serving nearly six years in…
Michael Murray who killed Connor Morris in West Auckland brawl tells Parole Board of release fears
During the hearing, he was asked what new situation he was most worried about. Murray said being “attacked”…