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,…
Tauranga man Hawaiki Dean Little sentenced for assault on daughter; ‘callous’ attack on dog
The dog was seen whimpering, yelping and scurrying backwards as she was being hit to the body and…
Grindr attackers Thomas Bull, Ethan Jeffs and Patrick Moloney sentenced in the Tauranga District Court
The summary of facts said other similar groups were doing the same in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. In…
Waaka Davis sentenced to life in prison for murdering Aaliyah Wilson after shooting wrong person
However, in Davis’ case, the Crown relied on the legal precedent of “transferred malice” where he intended to…
Young Comancheros drug couriers Dementry Higgins and Kayden Kelvin Wikaira sentenced
The Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros became a priority target of the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) in…
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…
Howard Temple’s abuse and Gloriavale’s petri dish of power, patriarchy & isolation – Paula Gosney
Researching grooming at Auckland University prompted me to look beyond our conditioned fear and interrogate the data rather…
Three construction firms sentenced over 2023 Queenstown slip
On September 22, 2023, torrential rain sent a debris flow down the Ben Lomond Reserve, sweeping on to…