A woman has alleged that she was quickly drawn into a relationship with a man who “love-bombed” her, leading to feelings of entrapment, isolation, and ongoing sexual demands. The man, whose identity is protected, is currently facing 33 charges of sexual and physical violence in the High Court at Whangārei, involving five female complainants. Between 2000 and 2015, he had consecutive relationships and fathered children with each of the women involved.
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As a professional summarizer, create a concise summary of A British man who helped steal $337,700 from 21 mostly elderly Auckland scam victims refused to cooperate with police and stands to inherit his share of the loot when he’s released from prison, a judge says. The judge has thrown out Jack Hennessy’s appeal against the length of his sentence, warning the incarcerated fraudster “it could well have been higher”. The 26-year-old is serving three years...
Read moreA prototype sports car involved in a secret winter testing program in Cardrona Valley crashed near Queenstown, colliding with a Subaru around 9:30 am on Saturday. The heavily damaged camouflaged vehicle was part of a convoy from the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds, with staff in AMG-branded clothing quickly working to conceal the scene and other test vehicles present. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreParamedics responding to a Wellington home discovered a disturbing scene with blood on the walls and a woman, Julia DeLuney, accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, found with blood on her hands. During the trial in the High Court, DeLuney denied the murder, claiming that someone else was responsible for the incident that occurred in January 2024. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreDavid Seymour has served as Acting Prime Minister this week, leading his first post-Cabinet press conference on Monday and his second Question Time on his birthday. This marks his first time in the House as Acting PM and Deputy PM since his previous stint in November when both Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were abroad. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA young girl discovered a hidden camera in her family's bathroom and threw it out the window, leading her parents to find it and uncover disturbing footage, including images of their child. Daine Arthur Williams has since been sentenced to jail for secretly filming individuals, primarily women and girls, in private settings and public spaces. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreGovernment officials recommended a controversial retrospective law change to mitigate financial risks posed to ASB and ANZ from a class action lawsuit. Documents reveal concerns that lenders could face severe liabilities for past errors, potentially threatening their solvency and the stability of the New Zealand financial system. Need More Context? 🔎
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