Finn Blackwell

Auckland

Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

I write things. Reporter for RNZ. Screaming into the void since 2018. [email protected]. Views are my own

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'I sort of panic reacted': Police office punches teen in Auckland court cells

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

An officer was unjustified in punching a 19-year-old in Auckland court cells two years ago, a report from the police watchdog has found. The man had been in custody at the Manukau District Court in November 2023, when he began banging his head backward against the cell wall. Officers stepped in to stop the man hurting himself, with one officer striking him twice in the arm.
'I sort of panic reacted': Police officer punches teen in Auckland court cells

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

An officer was unjustified in punching a 19-year-old in Auckland court cells two years ago, a report from the police watchdog has found. The man had been in custody at the Manukau District Court in November 2023, when he began banging his head backward against the cell wall. Officers stepped in to stop the man hurting himself, with one officer striking him twice in the arm.
Trial date set for trio accused of raping Auckland woman on New Year's Day

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

A trial date has been set for the three men accused of raping a woman in Auckland on New Year's Day. The trio - all of whom have name suppression - appeared in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday afternoon charged with sexual violation. They first appeared in court in late January. Judge Kevin Glubb set a trail date in May next year. The three men were remanded on bail and are expected to reappear in June.
Trial date set for trio accused of raping Auckland woman on New Year's Day

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

A trial date has been set for the three men accused of raping a woman in Auckland on New Year's Day. The trio - all of whom have name suppression - appeared in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday afternoon charged with sexual violation. They first appeared in court in late January. Judge Kevin Glubb set a trail date in May next year. The three men were remanded on bail and are expected to reappear in June.
Waihi Beach community rallies to protect surf club from flooding

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving says the community has rallied to help put up sandbags at the surf club ahead of forecast heavy rain. Heavy rain and strong winds are due to hit to the upper North Island from Wednesday, with damp skies expected for much of the country over the rest of the week.
Waihi Beach community rallies to protect surf club from flooding

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving says the community has rallied to help put up sandbags at the surf club ahead of forecast heavy rain. Heavy rain and strong winds are due to hit to the upper North Island from Wednesday, with damp skies expected for much of the country over the rest of the week.
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich jailed

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Friday, 11 April 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. NewsNationalBy Finn Blackwell of RNZA former Auckland Funeral Director has been sentenced to jail for two years and three months for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception. Fiona Bakulich, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, pleaded guilty to charges in February.
Former funeral director Fiona Bakulich sentenced to prison

1 week ago | radionz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

A former Auckland Funeral Director has been sentenced to two years and three months for interfering with human remains and obtaining money by deception. Fiona Bakulich, a former employee of Tipene Funerals, pleaded guilty to charges in February. The charges related to bodies disinterred at Waikumete Cemetery during flooding in 2023, and included 11 different complainants.
'Catch me if you can, motherf**ker': Man to be deported after McDonald's robbery in Western Australia

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

A man charged with aggravated armed robbery after a McDonald's worker was attacked with a meat cleaver in Western Australia nine years ago will be deported from New Zealand. Leroy Tawanda Tsuro - also known as Leroy Lucas - has been fighting extradition from this country after leaving Australia in 2016. Western Australia police claim he was one of two people who robbed a McDonald's restaurant in Perth when Tsuro was 18-years-old.
Western Springs Speedway 'had the opportunity to put up a proposal'

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Finn Blackwell

Western Springs Speedway did not give Auckland Council's economic and cultural arm any proposals on options for future use of a stadium on its grounds. However advocates say they will still get to be heard. The last meeting was held at the speedway earlier this month. The council completed two confidential workshops last week, going over two options for the future of Western Springs Stadium.