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• Jury Acquits Shannon Brady in Waimamaku Road Death Trial

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Following a three-week trial in the High Court at Whangārei, Shannon Brady, 53, has been cleared of all charges related to the death of Nicholas Baldwin. The jury returned "not gui...

• "I Wish I Could Swap Places": Kaci Tauroa Jailed for Crash That Killed 10-Year-Old Brother

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Crime

  In a deeply emotional hearing at the Taupō District Court, 24-year-old Kaci Tauroa was sentenced to two years and eight months' imprisonment for dangerous driving causing the death...

• Violent Crime Spree: Armed Offenders Assault Staff in Christchurch Robberies

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Crime

  A series of violent armed robberies has rocked Christchurch, leaving two commercial employees hospitalised and a community on edge. Canterbury Police are currently conducting an ex...