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Belinda Feek
Open Justice multimedia journalist, Waikato
Waikato, New Zealand

Open Justice multimedia journalist, Waikato

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
New Zealand|Crime

Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub

06 Dec 05:00 AM
'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitals
New Zealand|Crime

'Abhorrent': Sex offender manipulated person into filming victim's genitals

05 Dec 05:00 AM

Gideon Christian was already on an extended supervision order when he breached it twice.

'Engulfed in a fireball': Glassblower injured in gas bottle explosion
New Zealand

'Engulfed in a fireball': Glassblower injured in gas bottle explosion

01 Dec 05:00 PM

Steven Newcombe suffered burns and hearing loss as a result of the blast.

‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives
New Zealand|Crime

‘Bulls***’: Father’s outburst as son jailed for sexually assaulting relatives

29 Nov 04:00 AM

“Your conduct was essentially predatory grooming.”

Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water
New Zealand|Crime

Teen mum inflicts brain injury on baby, only feeds him sugar and water

28 Nov 06:00 AM

The injured boy is likely to experience significant health and developmental issues.

Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
New Zealand

Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge

25 Nov 01:00 AM

Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.

Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing
Crime

Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing

23 Nov 07:00 PM

The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.

‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind
New Zealand

‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind

23 Nov 06:00 AM

They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.

Hamilton District Court evacuated after bomb threat
New Zealand

Hamilton District Court evacuated after bomb threat

21 Nov 10:55 PM

Anger as evacuation of more than 100 people didn't happen until hour after threat.

'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over car
New Zealand

'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over car

21 Nov 07:00 AM

The judge felt Tama Bracken's assault was too serious for home detention.

Police find child sexual abuse images on laptop of gangs' 'go-to-guy'
New Zealand

Police find child sexual abuse images on laptop of gangs' 'go-to-guy'

20 Nov 07:00 AM

Police stumbled across 115 images of child sexual abuse on Toby Sandbrook's computer.

'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle
New Zealand

'Lie after lie': Farmer swindled out of $60k after high school coach secretly sold cattle

18 Nov 03:00 AM

Mark Harrison, 43, avoided jail and is now serving six months' home detention.

Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three
New Zealand

Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three

17 Nov 07:00 AM

Patrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.

‘Should I kill his family too?’ Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobe
New Zealand

‘Should I kill his family too?’ Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobe

16 Nov 07:00 AM

Jaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.

Man who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'
New Zealand

Man who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'

15 Nov 08:00 PM

Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.

'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping
New Zealand

'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnapping

13 Nov 06:30 AM

Joshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.

'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ Post
New Zealand

'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ Post

13 Nov 05:52 AM

THG's contract ended the day after the High Court's judgment was delivered.

'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
New Zealand

'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot

12 Nov 04:00 PM

His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.

'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
New Zealand

'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone

11 Nov 01:00 AM

Innocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.