Tag: sentencing
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Richard Leman's Family Pleads for Return of Missing Remains Following Murder Sentencing
Richard Leman's family speaks out after his murderer's sentencing, expressing deep grief over his partially missing remains. They urge no parole until all of Richard is returned, thanking police and the Crown for securing justice.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Richard LemanMurderSentencingNew Zealand PoliceMissing RemainsParoleJustice System
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Former New Zealand Police Constable Sentenced for Historical Sexual Offending
Brian Denys McFarlane, a former New Zealand Police constable, received a 9-year, 4-month sentence in Hamilton for historical sexual offending, with police acknowledging the victim's bravery and encouraging other victims to come forward.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Brian Denys McFarlaneHamilton District CourtNew Zealand PoliceSexual OffendingSentencingWaikatoCrime
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Police to Hold Media Stand-Up Post-Sentencing for Senior Sergeant Fleming's Killer
New Zealand Police will hold a media stand-up today at 1:30 PM following the sentencing in "Operation Sabine," concerning the death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers and Inspector Steve Collins will address accredited media.
Law EnforcementMediaLegalDigital and Print Publishing CrimeNew Zealand PoliceSenior Sergeant Lyn FlemingOperation SabineSentencingMedia Advisory
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Sentencing Concludes Difficult Chapter in Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's Death
The sentencing for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's death marks the end of a difficult chapter for New Zealand Police and the Nelson community. Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged the senseless act and praised the bravery of colleagues and public support.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceLyn FlemingNelsonSentencingPolice OfficerAdam Ramsay
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Napier Man Sentenced for Dangerous Drone Flights Near Airport
A Napier man received 150 hours community work for multiple unsafe drone flights near Napier Airport in 2023, operating in controlled airspace without authorization, carelessly, and dangerously, posing risks to aviation.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyLegalTransportationFederal GovernmentEducation NapierdroneCivil Aviation Authoritycontrolled airspaceNapier Airportaviation safetysentencingNZ Civil Aviation Authority
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Life Sentence for Kereama Rewita in Tulasunu’i Pati Murder
Kereama Rewita received a life sentence with 10 years non-parole for the murder of Tulasunu’i Pati in Hastings. Police hope the Napier High Court sentencing brings closure to the victim's family.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Kereama RewitaTulasunu’i PatiMurderHastingsNapier High CourtSentencingNew Zealand Police
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Rowan Maxwell Donoghue Sentenced for Historical Offenses Against St Bede's Students
Rowan Maxwell Donoghue received a seven-year, eight-month prison sentence for historical offenses against St Bede's College students in Christchurch. Police praised victims' bravery and urged others to report similar incidents, emphasizing available support.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Rowan Maxwell DonoghueSt Bede's CollegeChristchurchSexual AssaultSentencingNew Zealand PoliceHistorical Offenses
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Man Sentenced to Life for Murder
Daniel James Work has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years, 6 months for the murder of Albert Coe in Ohingaiti.
Law EnforcementMedia MurderSentencingWhanganuiOhingaitiDaniel James WorkAlbert CoeLife ImprisonmentNew Zealand Police
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Former Travel Agent Sentenced for $62,000 Fraud
A Waihi woman has been sentenced to 13 months home detention for defrauding employers and acquaintances of over $62,000. The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit investigated the case.
LegalLaw EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesEconomy FraudAuckland City Financial Crime UnitWaihiSentencingHome DetentionTheftNew Zealand Police
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Man Jailed for Threatening Mass Stabbing and Sharing Objectionable Material
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison after threatening a mass stabbing and distributing objectionable material online.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalMediaMedia Crisis SentencingIndecent CommunicationObjectionable MaterialMass StabbingNew Zealand PoliceFBIChild Abuse
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Former Wellington Doctor Sentenced for Sexual Offences
Jared Cook received 10 months home detention for indecent acts on boys aged 12-16, making intimate visual recordings, and possessing objectionable material. The offending occurred over six years.
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementLegal Wellingtonsexual offencesJared CooksentencingMedical Council of New Zealandindecent actshome detentionNew Zealand Police
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Man Sentenced to Preventative Detention for Ōtara Sexual Assaults
Johnathan Tamihana, 33, of Ōtara, has been sentenced to preventative detention with a five-year non-parole period for two sexual assaults in Ōtara Creek Reserve.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌtaraAuckland High CourtCounties Manukau East CIBsexual assaultJohnathan TamihanaSentencingNew Zealand Police
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Former Financial Advisor Sentenced for Theft
Murray McClune, a former financial advisor, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for stealing $1.7 million from elderly clients. He is also banned from providing financial advice.
BusinessLegalEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking Financial Markets AuthorityMurray McCluneFinancial AdvisorTheftSentencingMargot GatlandFinancial ServicesNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Southland: Six Mongrel Mob Members Sentenced for Violent Crimes
Operation Pakari concludes with sentences ranging from three years four months to six years for gang members involved in 2022 Southland crime spree.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation PakariSouthlandMongrel Mobsentencingviolent crimeorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fugitive's Campsite, Drug Overdose
RNZ reports that photos of fugitive Tom Phillips' campsite have been released. Also, an anti-depressant drug was found in the bodies of children found in suitcases.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsMedical ScienceLaw Enforcement Tom PhillipsCampsiteDrugsChildrenCharter schoolsErin PattersonSentencingRNZ News
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Media Monitor: 1 News reports on drunk driving sentence, ocean rescue, musician's death
1 News reports a drunk driver was sentenced for killing a cyclist, a high-stakes ocean rescue, the death of Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu, and the rediscovery of a relic.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWorldLaw EnforcementUnited StatesSocial IssuesLegal drunk drivingsentencingocean rescueFat Freddy's DropChris FaiumuKelly TarltonOne News NZ
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Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Yanfei Bao
Tingjun Cao receives life sentence with 17.5 years non-parole for the murder of Yanfei Bao. Police acknowledge the strength of the victim's family and the community's assistance in the case.
Law EnforcementLegalWorldSocial Issues Yanfei BaoTingjun CaoChristchurch High CourtNew Zealand PolicesentencingmurderNicola Reeves
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Media Monitor: Man sentenced for murder of 83-year-old
Radio New Zealand reports Elliot Cameron was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 10 years for the murder of Frances Anne Phelps in Christchurch.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportMedical ScienceEconomySocial IssuesLegal RNZElliot CameronFrances Anne PhelpsChristchurchMurderSentencingRNZ News
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Tauranga Shoplifter Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
A 45-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years in prison in Tauranga after being convicted of 37 shoplifting charges dating back to 2024. Police commended the work of the Retail Crime Unit.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TaurangashopliftingsentencingRetail Crime UnitRichard ChambersAurorcrime