Westport man Joseph Wells sentenced for brutal attack on woman
She tried defending herself by hitting him multiple times with a portable speaker, but it didn’t stop him,…
Auckland man who duped three sex workers with fake bank payments sentenced to home detention
Learning after the sexual encounter that his clean health certificate was forged filled her with terror and dread,…
Auckland resident Chenglin Li sentenced for unlicensed dental clinic
“Clients were entitled to expect you were licensed, and you weren’t,” he said. Judge Kevin Glubb. Photo /…
Cost of incarceration: Corrections report reveals $201,408 to keep a sentenced inmate behind bars
To monitor those on home detention – including the likes of former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming, who…
Tauranga man Michael Paul Graham sentenced for possession of child exploitation material
Graham was found to have been accessing child exploitation material for six years. In April 2025, on a…
Swiss tourist Patrick Keusch sentenced for causing crash that killed Glenda Douglas in Canterbury
“I acknowledge the deep grief the family have and understand the grace they have shown to you,” he…
Man who stabbed stranger with smashed bottle on Glasgow train gets 12 years
Craig was convicted of attempted murder and aggravated assault last month. Thomas Craig will serve 12 years for…
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no money
The court heard McEwen provided no affidavit but sent a certificate from a “notary” in Lithuania. Notaries vary…
Christchurch mother sentenced for assaulting 3-year-old autistic son
She then made a fist and swung it at his head but did not make contact. The woman…
Samoan chief, Moeaia Tuai, convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentenced
“Treating a person as if they were owned” was the legal description given to the jury. “Restricting freedom…
Rotorua playground attack: Bashed dad unhappy as offender sentenced to community work
A man was seriously assaulted at the Volcanic Playground in Rotorua over a pair of pink Crocs. Photo…
Shortland Street actor Brooklyn Nathan sentenced for brutal road rage assault
He also apologised to his family and everyone affected by his actions. Nathan was supported by his mother,…