Ric Stevens

A repeat offender who “foiled” his ankle monitoring bracelet while on electronically monitored bail has been told he must stay in prison now he has been sentenced.

Hearings in the Napier District Court were delayed nearly an hour on Thursday after someone tried to smash through the front door overnight.

Review by prison inspectorate is under way after gang-related assault.

A mother says she can never forgive a stranger who kidnapped her daughters and “destroyed” their innocence, confidence and trust by subjecting them to a terrifying ordeal.

A gang member exclaimed “Holy s***!” in the dock as he learned how long his prison term would be for a string of violent offences.

A patient who complained they were sexually assaulted by a nurse did not receive any contact or apology from the hospital for two years.

A nurse who ‘sexually exploited’ a patient has been referred to the Director of Proceedings, according to the Health and Disciplinary Commissioner.

The drug dealer, who was also caught with cannabis, has forfeited the cash.

Accused remanded in custody with name suppression.

Paul Sutton can only afford to make repayments of $15 a week.