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Open Justice
Marlborough
October 12
Teen threatened at knifepoint before e-scooter stolen
A man who threatened a teenager with a knife and then left on the boy’s e-scooter said he needed transport in a hurry because he was close to breaching his curfew.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
Dunedin
October 11
Man who took fake bomb into airport gains law degree but blocked from joining legal profession
A man jailed for taking a fake bomb into a secure area of Dunedin Airport two days after the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019 has since changed his name and gained a law degree.
Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter
South Canterbury
October 11
Mother says daughter's body was ‘dumped on the ground’ after fatal crash
The mother of a motorist killed on a notorious stretch of Canterbury highway says someone should be held accountable for her death.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
October 11
Lawyer’s brief fling turns to nightmare as man’s ex sends nude pictures to boss
A law student’s brief romance with a man led to a four-year ordeal in which the mother of his children harassed her online, messaged her grandmother and sent nude photos of her to her boss.
National
October 10
Pregnant teen and unborn baby killed after friend inhaled nangs, fell asleep at the wheel
Around midnight, a young woman drove a 34-week pregnant teen, who was like a sister to her, to a scenic location where they filled balloons with nitrous oxide and huffed them.
Christchurch
October 10
Christchurch family receive call their house was burgled, car torched while on holiday
A young mother of three was overseas with her family when she got news that quickly turned the long-planned holiday into a period of fear and anguish.
Marlborough
October 8
Judge tells ‘serious family violence’ offender to read a book about victim-blaming
A judge has suggested a man who choked, struck, slapped and kicked his victim in the head should try reading a book in jail to gain some insight into his victim-blaming behaviour.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
National
October 8
‘It was creepy’: Teacher loses registration for ‘stalking conduct’
The high school teacher anonymously left gifts in various locations for a student over two years, including on her car, school bag and home letterbox.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
Christchurch
October 8
Man took his own life after ‘sextortion’ blackmail — coroner
About three years since a Christchurch teenager took his own life when he was blackmailed online, another NZ man has suffered a similar fate after he became the victim of a “sextortion” scam.
World
October 7
NZ investigators help jail 21-year-old US child abuser
An American man has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, thanks to the help of New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
National
October 6
‘I hurt my mother’: Son’s surprise confession during murder trial
Initially, Phillip Beale tried to say he was having a "mental breakdown" and couldn't remember the prolonged beating that killed his 84-year-old mother.
National
October 6
Former NZ soldier who tried to defect named
A NZ soldier guilty of attempted espionage who feared retaliation if he was named has lost a bid to keep his identity secret.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
National
October 5
Exposure to meth in breast milk likely factor in 3-month-old’s death
A 3-month-old baby who died from unascertained circumstances had methamphetamine in his system, partly from exposure to his mother’s breast milk.
National
October 5
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd sentenced for careless driving in Tauranga
Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been fined after driving over a planted roundabout and hitting a tree.
Hannah Bartlett, Open Justice reporter
Christchurch
October 5
Activist John Minto challenges cost of SodaStream sticker damage
Veteran protester John Minto has told a judge he doesn’t want to waste taxpayer money – but is prepared to go to trial over allegations he caused more than $10,000 in damage to SodaStream products.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
National
October 1
Dotcoms’ former ‘homeworker’ alleges breaches of employment standards
A former worker for internet mogul Kim Dotcom and his wife is taking them to court, alleging breaches of employment standards.
Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter
Marlborough
September 30
'Jekyll & Hyde': Man’s violent outburst after watching Darth Vader, Hitler videos
An afternoon of drinking and watching videos about Hitler and Darth Vader sparked a violent outburst from a man with a “Jekyll and Hyde” personality.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
Queenstown
September 29
Army intelligence specialist escapes conviction after ‘nasty assault’ on Queenstown taxi driver
New Zealand Army intelligence officer Arthur Finegan denied a “nasty” assault – until he was confronted with CCTV footage showing an attack that left a Queenstown taxi driver unconscious.
Al Williams of Open Justice
National
September 29
Birthday celebrations at karaoke bar end with carpark crash and kidnapping
A prang in the carpark of a karaoke bar led to a “chaotic, angry and violent” confrontation after which a man threatened to chop body parts off one of the victims.
Marlborough
September 28
Man stole $2700 ring to propose to his girlfriend before returning it to shop
A burglar who stole a $2700 ring from a jewellery store says he was sorry to upset the retail assistant, but his motives were driven by love.
Tracy Neal, Open Justice multimedia journalist
Selwyn
September 28
Liquor store’s licence suspended after cider sold to intoxicated woman
After stumbling into the store drunk, a woman who was sold a six-pack of cider at a Liquorland in Canterbury then collided with a ram-raid bollard outside.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice Reporter
Christchurch
September 27
Reality TV star failed to maintain rental properties
Renters TV star and Christchurch property manager, Prudence Morrall, is in hot water after failing to maintain multiple rental properties.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Christchurch
September 27
‘Stupid f******’ idiot’: Delivery driver gets $32k for unjustified dismissal
While delivering furniture to a woman’s home, a Christchurch truck driver allegedly asked if she worked from home before telling her he would see her soon.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice Reporter
South Canterbury
September 27
NZTA knew about hazards before woman killed in SH1 crash — coroner
A motorist lost her life on a notorious stretch of Canterbury highway which authorities knew was dangerous but had not done enough to make safe.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Central Otago
September 27
‘Cavalier’ Otago chopper pilot seeks online funding to continue legal battles
A “cavalier” Central Otago pilot who left New Zealand days before going on trial for selling passenger flights illegally is trying to raise funds to continue his legal battles.
Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter
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