US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material and drugs
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Stewart Island hunter sentenced to home detention over shooting that killed Jock Davies
Jock’s mother, Sarah Davies, told the court: “Jock, I am standing here for you today as your proud…
Auckland couple sentenced for role in stolen crayfish smuggling operation
Mulgan said by then, his clients realised they were breaking the law, but had fallen on hard times…
Paige Kerr, Natasha Waiariki, Levi Le Comte, Malakai Bennett and Ty Holderness-O’Neill sentenced for Christchurch aggravated robbery
“It’s a very grim report; she is trying to move on, but it would have clearly had an…
Auckland teacher Tamlyn May: How parents uncovered her secret grooming of their 11-year-old son
While she was refused permanent name suppression, she was allowed to keep her name secret until after she…
Suppression lapses for Tamlyn May, Auckland teacher who groomed 11yo student
“The starting point is the principle of open justice,” Judge Murray said, noting that May had already been…
Sydney man jailed after stabbing family over university dropout shame
A document filed with the New South Wales District Court said the older brother “suddenly felt a hot…
Garth Timokina Thompson sentenced for triple fatal crash near Taihape
Lesley Brooks, 46, Luke Shaw and Jacob “Pudding” Coady, both aged 24, died in the December 7, 2024,…
Trio sentenced after failed North Shore toy-store burglary leads to a 180km/h chase
They cut the padlock off the back door and, using the sledgehammer and crowbar, unsuccessfully tried to pry…
Auckland slavery case: Moeaia Tuai sentenced for abuse, rape
He was also found guilty of assaulting the female victim with a weapon on one occasion, twice raping…
Sheryl Louden sentenced for being a party to a brutal attack in Ōpunake, South Taranaki
The victim stayed with Louden at her Ōpunake home in South Taranaki for about two weeks until June…
NRLW star Maddie Studdon sentenced for stalking ex-partner
“F***ing own up, you’re a cheater … explain yourself,” read another. “Didn’t need to use me just so…