Jessie Morgan’s sex with an underage teen leaves a trail of despair
The jury acquitted him of all charges he defended. At his sentencing on the sexual connection charge, the…
Serial fraudster, thief and boat burglar Bradley Croft clocks up $466k in offending
As for his spate of boat damages and thefts around Porirua and Lower Hutt between September and November…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay claims he had child exploitation material for ‘research’
He is also charged with obstructing police and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer…
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay on trial in Rotorua over child sex abuse allegations
Ramsay is also accused of showing child exploitation material to both children. It is Ramsay’s defence that several…
Waikato man Ashley Owen avoids hefty sentence as Crown unable to prove exact age
He would also call her and play the videos to her, so they could both see them. Owen’s…
Michael Clark jailed for meth dealing, including while at Auckland’s Grace Foundation
According to the summary of facts, the meth had an estimated street value of around half a million…
Former Act Party president Tim Jago denied parole from prison sentence for sexual offending
One of the victims was younger than 16 at the time. Jago denied the offending when charged, took…
Bay of Plenty man sent to prison for raping niece, while continuing to deny offending
While the victim’s parents travelled from Australia to support her in court, much of the rest of her…
Northland police operation uncovers stolen vehicles, alleged meth dealers
A 29-year-old Kaikohe woman is facing methamphetamine dealing charges, as well as a 35-year-old. Firearms were recovered during…
Partner of mum who died with newborn baby jailed for raping, violating ‘tipsy’ 15-year-old girl
The case prompted investigations by Health New Zealand (formerly Auckland District Health Board) and the Health and Disability…
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…
Supreme Court declines family’s bid for man’s release after 20 years in secure care
Efforts to free the man from compulsory care have been heard in multiple courts, including the Supreme Court.…