Articles by Anna Leask
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National
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 4:28pmParoled rapist Joseph Brider was deemed “high high” risk days before murdering Juliana Bonilla Herrera in Christchurch. Brider’s...
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National
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answers
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:04pmJuliana Bonilla Herrera was murdered by her neighbour, recently-paroled rapist Joseph Brider, in January 2022. Coroner Alexandra...
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National
Should Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decide
Monday, 28 April 2025, 1:34pmPolice visited a woman linked to paroled rapist Joseph Brider but didn’t notify his neighbour. Brider murdered Juliana Bonilla...
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Crime
Juliana Herrera murder: Inquest begins for woman killed by recently-paroled rapist neighbour
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:55amAn inquest into the murder of Juliana Herrera by Joseph Brider, released on parole, begins today. Brider, a convicted rapist,...
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National
'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 2:27pmPolice have named the woman killed in a crash at Marton last month. She was 24-year-old My Marie Harder Clemensen, from...
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National
'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Saturday, 26 April 2025, 8:32amWayne Dean, head overseer of the Two by Twos church, has addressed investigations into sexual abuse allegations. New Zealand...
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Crime
Beckenridge disappearance: Man behind 'new evidence' retracts all allegations his cousin 'helped' missing pair
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 1:32pmOliver Watson claimed his cousin Paul said he “helped” John Beckenridge and Mike Zhao-Beckenridge. But today he retracted...
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Crime
'We helped them': New twist in Beckenridge disappearance case
Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 12:49pmNew evidence has emerged in the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson, Mike Zhao-Beckenridge. Coroner Marcus...
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National
‘Well embedded’: National MP now admits being member of 'cult' under FBI sex abuse probe
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 7:28amNational MP Hamish Campbell has been accused of downplaying his role in the Two by Twos ministry. Sources claim Campbell...
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Crime
Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars - for now
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 1:33pmA masked gunman who shot two women during a home invasion and robbed six Canterbury pubs and bars at gunpoint during a five-week...
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National
Kaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 2:09pmFive people died after a whale capsized the i-Catcher boat near Kaikōura during a birdwatching trip. The Transport Accident...
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National
Who defecated on high school teacher’s driveway? ERA hears ‘poo’ allegations
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:47pmSusan Mowat claims she was unfairly dismissed from Christchurch Boys’ High School after resigning in 2019. Mowat alleges...
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National
Former teacher claims unfair dismissal from top Christchurch boys’ school
Monday, 31 March 2025, 11:51amA former Christchurch Boys’ High School teacher claiming she was unfairly dismissed is giving evidence at an Employment Relations...
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Crime
Paedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island move
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:36pmJames Robertson Parker, jailed indefinitely for abusing 20 boys, may be released by the end of the year. Parker, jailed in...
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Crime
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 7:07amGraphic footage shows ‘gang’ fighting at a Marlborough gym Owner denies involvement, says fights part of third party booking Police...
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National
Teen accused of critically injuring woman in Chch park now facing ‘serious’ sex charges
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 9:19amPolice arrested a 16-year-old male for a serious assault at Richmond Village Green. He was originally charged with wounding...
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National
Hope in hell: Survivors face ‘psychotic’ serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:49pmSerial rapist John Muchirahondo jailed Victims faced him in court to read impact statements Crown wanted preventive detention...
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National
Gloriavale death: Coroner says Sincere Standtrue died suddenly from ‘blacking out game’
Friday, 14 March 2025, 9:04amA coroner has ruled that the sudden death of young Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue was an accident - caused by “blacking...
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Crime
Revenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bid
Thursday, 13 March 2025, 7:08amDouble murderer Scott Watson appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time. He wants to be released – with...
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National
Young teen forced to take the wheel in fatal crash after epileptic woman ignored warning not to drive
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 11:05amWhen Raeann Cook got behind the wheel to drive her kids to school she knew she should not be driving. The 31-year-old had...
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National
Where’s Sara’s remains? What ‘dying ex-crim’ said about cold case
Sunday, 9 March 2025, 9:06amIt has been 22 years since Mark Pakenham killed his girlfriend Sara Niethe and disposed of her body. While he admitted killing...
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National
‘Leaving is not easy’: Imam who survived mosque terror attacks announces move to Oz
Monday, 3 March 2025, 11:45amA Christchurch Islamic leader who survived the March 15 mosque shootings and became an inspiration as he led his community...
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National
Student suspended from top school after Year 6 camp ‘incident’
Monday, 24 February 2025, 11:01amA student has been suspended from one of Christchurch’s most prestigious schools following an “incident” which allegedly...
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National
‘Trail of destruction’: Judge lifts lid on one of NZ’s worst young criminals
Sunday, 23 February 2025, 8:13amPaddy* is one of New Zealand’s worst youth offenders, racking up more than 30 offences before he turned 18 – and that’s just...
