An Auckland man who spiked McDonald's ice cream sundaes with prescription medication has been sentenced to 12 months' intensive supervision. The 22-year-old, who is not an employee of the fast food giant, appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning…
Two men accused of fraud say they've been wrongly linked to the notorious "unruly" tourist family in a travesty potentially catastrophic to any jury trial. Johnny and Patrick Quinn deny fraud charges and will have a case review in Auckland on Wednesday.…
Two British men have denied a series of fraud charges linked to alleged roofing scams in Auckland. The men, aged 27 and 30, allegedly committed $23,800 of fraud together between December 10 and 28, while the older man is further accused…
Two British brothers who complained of being unfairly linked to the infamous "unruly" tourist family face more charges and will stay locked up for at least another four weeks. Johnny Quinn, 31 and Patrick Quinn, 27, both face charges of obtaining money…
A former Child, Youth and Family caregiver will keep his name secret after being accused of sexually abusing more than a dozen boys. The Auckland man faces a total of 43 charges against 17 boys. The 50-year-old appeared in the…
Auckland police are reminding the public to be vigilant about suspicious approaches offering home maintenance work in the wake of alleged scams by British nationals. Auckland City Police detective senior sergeant Bridget Doell said the individuals involved in those types of scams…
A prisoner who wanted to be a "lifer" since the age of 18 has been sentenced to preventive detention for viciously attacking fellow inmates. Stead Nuku, 26, appeared at the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday in front of Justice Matthew Downs…
Two British men, arrested on fraud charges following a series of alleged roofing scams in Auckland, will keep their names secret for now. The pair appeared at Auckland District Court via video link from Whanganui District Court in front of…