Articles by Tara Shaskey
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Crime
Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:39amA man representing himself in a trial begged the judge for an adjournment, claiming he had Covid-19 and was “throwing up”,...
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National
A Mongrel Mob teen’s court lies in a murder case and a two-year police probe
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 2:12pmTana Ormsby-Turner was jailed in 2023 for his role in a gang killing of a Taranaki father. While awaiting sentence, he told...
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National
High Court rules Kāinga Ora tenant needs to accept eviction after battle to stay in Ōtāhuhu property
Saturday, 8 March 2025, 3:22pmA woman was locked in a legal battle for more than a year to remain in the three-bedroom state house she lived in alone,...
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National
'Heartbroken': Healthcare assistant photographed man in coma, shared with others
Monday, 3 March 2025, 2:15pmA man who suffered a brain injury in an accident described as “some Final Destination s***” says he was “heartbroken” by...
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National
Fijian teen to be deported, separated from family over concern his health will burden NZ system
Saturday, 15 February 2025, 4:02pmA teenage Fijian national with epilepsy and significant delayed milestones is being deported from New Zealand, leaving him...
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National
‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 3:10pmA former Black Power member who murdered his girlfriend fought back tears as he detailed his remorse for the killing and...
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National
'Terrible pain': Woman left in agony after dentist puts crown on wrong tooth
Monday, 10 February 2025, 2:06pmA woman who needed a dental crown following a root canal on one of her teeth was left in severe pain after a dentist mistakenly...
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Crime
'Blind fury': Murder-accused brutally attacked by victim's cousin at scene
Monday, 27 January 2025, 9:00pmA man who witnessed his cousin die in an alleged stabbing seriously beat the accused killer, stomping on his head and kicking...
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Crime
'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks out
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 2:02pmWARNING: This story discusses rape and may be distressing for some readers As terror and pain coursed through the body of...
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National
Violence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absence
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 5:01pmTwo complainants in a violence case failed to show up to trial to give evidence against the defendant, with one fleeing town...
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National
'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Tuesday, 14 January 2025, 5:06pmA once respected “spiritual healer” jailed for sexually assaulting several female clients will be released from prison in...
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National
Former All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photos
Friday, 20 December 2024, 3:33pmA former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images...
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National
Top NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of woman
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 4:15pmA former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of images has...
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Sport
Rugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakes
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 2:18pmPolice have charged a rugby player after he allegedly floored an opponent while the teams shook hands following a premier...
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Crime
'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be named
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:39amThe promising rugby player involved in creating and sharing a video covertly taken of a threesome he and his rugby mate had...
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National
'Can’t do anything': Brain-damaged man's decline after hospital's morphine overdose
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 3:12pmA cancer patient who suffered irreversible brain damage after he was given an overdose of morphine while in hospital has...
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Crime
'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby career
Saturday, 26 October 2024, 2:02pmA “promising rugby player” was convicted for making and sharing a video covertly taken of a threesome he and his rugby mate...
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National
Teen fired from pizza delivery job takes on company - and wins $10k
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 8:48pmA teenager had worked only four shifts as a pizza delivery driver before he was accused of stealing $50 and fired “on the...
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National
Grieving parents tell the 'numb soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'
Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 12:49pmWARNING: Some readers may find the details of this story distressing The grieving parents of a woman murdered by her partner...
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National
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
Friday, 23 August 2024, 1:27pmA student who drowned while on a school geography field trip had altered his unsigned swimming self-assessment form from...
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National
'A very practiced liar and deceiver': Scepticism as former Dilworth housemaster vows to be truthful
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 3:20pmFormer Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson, who is currently serving jail time for sexually abusing several students, claims...
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Business
Landmark prosecution: Man suffered two brain bleeds during workplace accident
Monday, 19 August 2024, 3:03pmA life-altering brain injury that left a worker without the ability to taste and smell has led to the country’s first sentencing...
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Crime
'Shhh': Man drank 27 RTDs before sexually assaulting sleeping party guest
Sunday, 18 August 2024, 4:16pmWARNING: This story discusses sexual assault A night of celebrating turned into a nightmare for a sleeping guest at a birthday...
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National
Woman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - Coroner
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 8:30amWARNING: This story deals with suicide A woman with a longstanding history of mental health problems meticulously planned...
