Articles by Craig Kapitan
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Crime
'My baby!': Protective mother shielded 3yo as masked strangers invaded motel room, swinging bat
Friday, 17 January 2025, 6:19pmThree men were sentenced to prison for a violent motel room invasion involving a mother and her toddler. Judge Simon Lance...
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Crime
Social media influencer outed as serial sex offender
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 4:25pmDavid Chai Pegler, a former social media influencer better known as David Grr, has been identified as a serial sexual predator. Pegler...
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Crime
Avondale murder case: Auckland man's identity withheld to inform family in China
Monday, 13 January 2025, 1:31pmA 36-year-old man accused of murdering a woman in Avondale has been granted interim name suppression. Judge Ajit Swaran Singh...
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National
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
Sunday, 12 January 2025, 9:00amMele Hala was sentenced to community detention for a nine-month swindle at Briscoes, totalling $61,164. Judge Maria Pecoticemphasised...
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Crime
$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraud
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 9:20amChirag Harilal Mistry’s home detention was extended after he swindled another $112,000 from Ray White. Mistry used fraudulent...
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Crime
‘You wait. I’ll get you’: Driver ran down sister’s abuser at Christmas
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 2:00pmGabriel Tuporo is likely headed to prison for hitting Hohepa Waipouri with his car. Tuporo acted out of resentment for Waipouri’s...
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National
'Gratuitous and unprovoked': Thief jailed for fatal attack on 60yo who wanted stolen car back
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 11:28amJay Maui Wallace pleaded guilty to killing his 60-year-old cousin in South Auckland after stealing a vehicle belonging to...
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National
How a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 2:19pmMunesh “Max” Kumar was sentenced for cartel conduct after an email revealed price rigging. Kumar received six months’ community...
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Crime
Arrest warrant issued after ex-reality TV star skips sentencing to attend gig
Tuesday, 17 December 2024, 8:34pmA warrant was issued for Nofoala Sandy Lameko after he missed sentencing for family violence charges. The former X Factor...
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Crime
How a police shooting led to the unravelling of a black market gun-trafficking scheme
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 4:52pmTwo Auckland men who helped funnel legally purchased guns on to the illegal black market are now both serving prison sentences. The...
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Crime
Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 10:44amDonovan Michael Duff pleaded guilty to murdering inmate Brian Kenneth George at Auckland South Corrections Facility. Duff...
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National
Manslaughter case: Businessman opened door as he drove off with 70yo woman hanging to side of his ute
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 2:06pmNorth Shore businessman Anthony David Williamson was sentenced to four years and six months in prison for manslaughter. Williamson...
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Crime
'Not a piece of meat to be cut': Man sentenced for brutal throat slashing of ex-wife
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:23pmMitesh Kumar was jailed for eight and a half years for attempted murder after attacking his ex-wife. Kumar lured his ex-wife...
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Crime
'You have no remorse': Grieving dad yells at drink driver who killed 14yo boy
Saturday, 2 November 2024, 11:30amTere Moekore was sentenced to three years and two months in prison for killing 14-year-old Kaea Conan Matau while drink driving...
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Crime
Polkinghorne's blame game backfires as he returns to court after murder acquittal
Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:44pmDr Philip Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for methamphetamine charges. Justice Graham Lang rejected...
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Crime
Polkinghorne sentenced to 150 hours of community work for meth use
Friday, 1 November 2024, 7:41amWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Retired eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne, whose appetites for methamphetamine and sex workers...
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Crime
Fonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer death
Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:49pmHimatjit “Jimmy” Kahlon was found guilty of manslaughter and serious drug charges in Auckland. Kahlon gave Aiden Sagala,...
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Crime
'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbing
Sunday, 13 October 2024, 1:47pmJayden Popata has been sentenced to prison for participating in the armed robbery of Wapiti Sports Bar one year ago. The...
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Crime
Morbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scam
Saturday, 12 October 2024, 1:58pmRomney Marion Lavea, 55, was sentenced to two years and nine months for unlicensed immigration advice. The hearing marked...
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Crime
Transgender refugee seeks to overturn conviction for Posie Parker tomato juice assault
Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 1:51pmA pharmacist and transgender refugee who was convicted last month for pouring tomato juice over the head of anti-transgender...
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Crime
Pauline Hanna's GP, scrutinised at Polkinghorne murder trial, keeps name secret for now
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 12:46pm- Justice Graham Lang has granted continued name suppression for Pauline Hanna’s GP after the Polkinghorne murder trial. -...
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Crime
Fugitive jailed for 'gratuitous, shameful' attack that left 90yo man permanently disabled
Sunday, 29 September 2024, 2:32pm- Stanley Iese, 49, was sentenced to eight years and eight months for aggravated robbery of 90-year-old Colin McLean. - Judge...
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Crime
Polkinghorne's lawyer warns against 'emotional vigilantism' in final push of suicide theory; summing up now begins
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 9:51amWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Fifty-one days after the murder trial of Remuera eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne began, the...
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Crime
After seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trial
Friday, 13 September 2024, 3:25pmWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT After seven straight weeks of testimony involving more than 80 witnesses, both sides have...
