Kurt Bayer

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kurt Bayer |Anna Leask

A trust which operates a North Canterbury adventure camp where a 9-year-old Hokitika boy was badly burned on a school trip is now facing a criminal charge. The boy suffered severe burns in an incident at the Waipara Adventure Centre near Amberley in October 2023. Two other people - another student and a parent - were also burned. The camp is run by the Sure and Stedfast Development Trust.

1 month ago | kurtbayer.wordpress.com | Kurt Bayer

Adjusting to a Smaller WorkforceMany societies are ageing. This leads most likely to an older and smaller workforce. The rate of ageing is different from country to country, as a recent report by the Bruegel Institute analyzes. Basically, Eastern and Southern Europe have the most severe problems, West (including Austria) and Northern Europe less so.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kurt Bayer

Michael Pratt (pictured) operated the GirlsDoPorn adult video service and is facing trial on a raft of charges in the US. US authorities are looking to seize more than $1.2m in cryptocurrency from Kiwi pornographer Michael James Pratt. Pratt, extradited from Spain, is awaiting trial in the US for sex trafficking charges. Matthew Wolfe, Pratt’s associate, was jailed for 14 years for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kurt Bayer

Mark Lundy has been released from prison after serving more than 23 years for murder. Lundy maintains his innocence and plans to continue fighting to clear his name. His release includes strict conditions and a suppression order on his living arrangements. Convicted double killer Mark Lundy is enjoying his first full day of freedom today after spending the past 23 years in prison for the murder of his wife and daughter. Lundy, now aged 66, walked out of Tongariro Prison early yesterday morning.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kurt Bayer

Mark Lundy was released from prison today after spending more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife Christine and daughter Amber. Composite photo / Mark MitchellMark Lundy has been released from prison after serving over 23 years for murder. Lundy maintains his innocence and plans to continue fighting to clear his name. His release includes strict conditions and a suppression order on his living arrangements. One of New Zealand’s most notorious killers has been released from prison.