Talutoe Su’a jailed for West Auckland kidnap, torture despite mental health diagnoses
“You deny hearing voices, but … it’s most likely you were suffering from auditory hallucinations,” Judge Lance told…
Family of Manawatū police officer critical after being hit by stolen car ‘hopeful every day’ he will wake
The Air New Zealand chairwoman started the page yesterday to help the officer’s family with financial support. He…
Caleb Kahn Heke McLeod jailed for filming himself raping unconscious woman
Judge Philip Crayton noted that the offending had been “significantly traumatic” for the victim, and she now faced…
Pale Luka jailed for Upper Hutt home invasion, sexual assault over second-hand iPhone dispute
The court heard victim impact statements from the family, detailing their daily struggles since the violent attack. “I…
Whakatāne men jailed for brutal Warehouse carpark robbery
In sentencing, Judge Louis Bidois said this was unprovoked gang violence – “gang pack mentality at work” –…
Coogee shark attack: Leah Stewart fights for life after arm amputation
They later revealed one of her arms had to be amputated. A GoFundMe campaign initiated by the family…
Auckland security guard charged after man knocked unconscious on Karangahape Rd
“Meanwhile the alleged offender was stopped as he was attempting to get into his car and leave the…
North Shore teacher Bridget Maffey says first aid ‘very important’ after CPR revives cyclist
“I’m so glad I had the knowledge. I want to highlight St John’s first aid courses – or…
Two males jumped and bottled on Auckland North Shore street, contractors claim fight ‘mutual’
A man in his 20s was left unconscious after a violent episode with tradies on Beach Haven Rd…
Jail term increased for Auckland Prison inmate Patrick Dixon after stomping unconscious prisoner
“Baby, he f***ing came to me,” Dixon told his partner, claiming it was all in self-defence. But, like…
Unconscious swimmer dies after emergency at Whakamoenga Pt, Taupō
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Braden Jane discharged without conviction after Arrowtown bar assault
“There needs to be a message that violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated,” the judge said at…