How a Rotorua man snatched a 3-year-old from enclosed yard at early childhood centre
The 3-year-old was at the centre on March 10 when Tekuru, who did not know her but lived…
Rotorua: Man admits taking girl, 3, with intent to have sexual connection
Tekuru‘s lawyer, Scott Mills, entered Tekuru’s guilty plea at today’s appearance. Mills suggested the court consider allocating a…
Christchurch sex offender Murray Brunsden jailed for home invasion sexual assault
But because she thought he was a “friendly” neighbour, the woman opened her door. Within moments, Brunsden asked…
TV star’s reality check: Sally Martin’s life after Shortland Street
Nothing was ever deemed too far-fetched for nurse Nicole because the writers knew Sally would play whatever they…
Media Insider: ‘Hurtful’, ‘distressing’: Some RNZ staff fuming over scathing internal review – RNZ responds; Sky inks news rugby rights deal; Stripe Studios boss’s former home for sale
Sutherland, who interviewed more than 50 people for the review, outlined a culture of “blame-shifting” and “low ambition”…
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson remains an undue risk, declined parole for the sixth time
“What does that mean – ‘not to your knowledge’?” he asked. Wilson repeated his response, claiming he was…
Nelson man Storm Constable-Carter guilty of creating and sharing extreme child abuse content
The 22-year-old pleaded guilty in the Nelson District Court today to 50 charges linked to his possession and…
Gordon Hieatt strangled his girlfriend and lived with her body for a month, now he’s getting parole
Hieatt appeared before the New Zealand Parole Board for the first time in 2020 after becoming eligible for…
Saul Maniapoto-Bernsten deemed insane at time of shooting uncle multiple times
“This case is a tragedy for everybody concerned,” the judge told the 30-year-old. “For you, for your family,…
Craig Smith of Christchurch jailed for raping woman in six-hour sexual violence ordeal
The woman no longer trusted her judgment of others and was scared of leaving her home. “I wanted…
Convicted murderer Sydney Bristow found guilty of historical sexual violation of young girl
At a judge-alone trial held at the Whangārei District Court earlier this year, the court heard that Bristow…
Taranaki teen father sentenced to home detention for breaking newborn’s ribs, bruising his body
She later found bruising on the child, which led to the discovery that his ribs had been broken…