Judge rejects sex abuser’s claim of own abuse in Wellington sentencing
The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
The 51-year-old recently appeared for sentencing in the Whangārei District Court after being found guilty by a jury…
Coroner: Christchurch prison bullying of Alexander Nicholls-Braddock contributed to suicide
Today, a coroner has found the 29-year-old was subject to bullying by other inmates and felt like there…
Supreme Court says man who committed rape at the age of 15 must be resentenced
The victim was older than him and had consumed alcohol and drugs before he gave her sleeping pills.…
Rongjian Feng sentenced in Christchurch court for torturing pet cat
However, it was years before the law caught up with him after CCTV footage revealed a series of…
Coroner: MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson’s death after Rhythm & Vines self-inflicted
Wilson left the festival in the early hours of January 1 to attend a house party. He left…
Neil Wallace jailed by Nelson court for child sex abuse after victim breaks silence
Wallace couldn’t see, but only hear the victim. The 55-year-old, described as “the predator who hid in plain…
Herald readers on the household appliances that have stood the test of time
Our F&P clothes dryer was purchased in 1973. The only clothes dryer we have owned. Not an energy-efficient…
Ōtorohanga skeletal remains: Close friend speaks out on missing person Col Heath
They were last seen in Te Kūiti. Colin Heath has been missing since March 2022. Police have not…
Barry Delahunt jailed for brutal two-hour assault on partner in Nelson
Barry Delahunt pleaded guilty almost a year after the prolonged attack on the woman whom he also blamed…
More restrictions sought for 501 Jamie MacArthur, deported to NZ after Melbourne rape
Jamie MacArthur, now 58, ended up in headlines across Australia after targeting a young woman who was visiting…
Hawke’s Bay man Jahvis Taiaroa jailed, put on child sex offender register for rape of 14yo girl
When confronted about his behaviour, he said he could not remember what he had done. He later pleaded…