Tara Shaskey is a news director and Open Justice reporter, based in Taranaki.
Tara Shaskey began her journalism career in 2014 as a motoring reporter for Stuff before taking on other rounds such as crime and justice, arts and entertainment, and Māori issues. In 2022, she joined NZME as part of the Open Justice project, a specialist team of multimedia journalists who cover a wide range of courts, tribunals, and legal issues across New Zealand. You can contact Tara at tara.shaskey@nzme.co.nz.
Officer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times
The IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.
'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undies
The victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.
‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
Sacked: Manager who avoided, refused onsite drug tests fails in bid for compo
She was asked to do the test but left site immediately. The next day she just refused.
'Bullied': The $1.5m, the will, and the aunt who wanted the fortune
The 97-year-old said she had been bullied into changing her will.
'The Crown failed': National calls for inquiry into handling of teen rapist's sentencing
The teen was sentenced to home detention for raping four girls and a sexual violation.