http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/extended-jail-time-for-mum-who-filmed-abuse-2016051911 An Auckland mother who filmed herself sexually abusing her 15-month-old son for $300 has had her jail term nearly doubled on appeal. Krystal Harvey, 23, must now serve a prison sentence of three years and nine months, a decision by High Court Justice Edwin Wylie says. In 2014, HarveyContinue Reading
This is the story of the hideous damage meth has has caused in our community https://t.co/FdUae7ejQe pic.twitter.com/oWHs4iKSEi — nzherald (@nzherald) May 19, 2016Continue Reading
My Father, Woody Allen, and the Danger of Questions Unasked (Guest Column) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/my-father-woody-allen-danger-892572 Despite Dylan Farrow’s damning allegations of sexual abuse, the director of Cannes’ opening film today remains beloved by stars, paid by Amazon and rarely interrogated by media as his son, Ronan Farrow, writes about the culture ofContinue Reading
17 children rescued after Drew Webb caught trading sex abuse images http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/80146094/17-children-rescued-after-Drew-Webb-caught-trading-sex-abuse-images Seventeen children were rescued from sex abuse overseas and 11 adults were arrested when the authorities busted the online activities of Drew Webb. Webb, 20, was jailed for six years in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. ThoseContinue Reading
Man jailed for rape of ‘vulnerable’ Christchurch sex worker http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/80128492/man-jailed-for-rape-of-vulnerable-christchurch-sex-worker Dommisse’s encounter with the Manchester St sex worker broke rules about the workers being able to insist on clients respecting boundaries, keeping to agreements, stopping whenever the sex worker said, and ensuring safe sex. The 36-year-old had a long criminalContinue Reading
Reduce stress: Don’t be a people pleaser http://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/wellness/health-bytes/2016/05/18/reduce-stress-dont-people-pleaser/84545222/ Evans, the keynote speaker, told attendees to embrace their inner dork and to remember that passion and personality can upstage perfection. She also noted that laughter may have benefits for heart health. The American Heart Association has more on that topic here:Continue Reading
Commander Philip Wiig revealed as serial bottom grabber http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/80111802/Commander-Philip-Wiig-revealed-as-serial-bottom-grabber Navy Commander Philip Wiig has been dismissed from the service after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a female subordinate. Following the dinner on board the ship, a group of people went back to the bar at the officer’s quarters atContinue Reading
Paedophiles allowed to teach in Australian school for a decade http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/80148179/paedophiles-allowed-to-teach-in-australian-school-for-a-decade Paedophile Francis Cable, also known as Brother Romuald, was last year jailed for 16 years for raping and abusing 19 boys at three schools in Australia. Catholic officials in Australia knowingly allowed two suspected paedophiles to continue teaching unpunished,Continue Reading
Elderly man’s body lay ‘for some time’ in Housing NZ apartment – police https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/elderly-mans-body-lay-some-time-in-housing-nz-apartment-police Police are talking to Housing New Zealand after finding the body of an elderly man in a central Wellington apartment of the state housing agency. Police say they were alerted to the man’s body by neighboursContinue Reading
‘Baby-cracking’ chiropractor banned after video of doctor’s controversial method sparks outrage http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/baby-cracking-chiropractor-banned-after-7988456 Surgeon and spine specialist John Cunningham told ABC: “There’s not many things that make an orthopedic surgeon emotional, but when you see a premature baby having its back cracked, it literally makes my eyes water. “There would beContinue Reading
