Raphael Franks

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

The Auckland funeral director who defrauded her grieving clients by wrapping bodies in plastic instead of the coffins paid for is due to be sentenced this afternoon. Fiona Bakulich, a then-employee of Tipene Funerals and a star in the company’s reality television show The Casketeers, in February pleaded guilty on 14 charges of interfering with human remains and obtaining by deception.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks |Benjamin Plummer

Police at the scene of a stabbing on Marr Rd, Manurewa, after an overnight homicide on Friday. Photo / Jason DordayThe family of the victim of an alleged stabbing in Manurewa, South Auckland, has identified him as Tame Graham. Police have spoken to several people but have yet to lay charges. The incident happened at a social housing facility run by Kāhui Tū Kaha. A man who died after allegedly being stabbed in South Auckland has been named by friends and family as Tame Graham.

2 weeks ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Lane Nichols |Raphael Franks

Police did not oppose bail for three men accused of gang raping a German backpacker. The decision was made with the victim’s consultation, imposing strict bail conditions. Retired law professor Bill Hodge criticised the decision. Police have confirmed they did not oppose bail for three men accused of gang raping a German backpacker in central Auckland in a “horrific” New Year’s Day alleged attack.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols |Raphael Franks

Three men are accused of gang-raping a German tourist in central Auckland. Photo / Getty ImagesPolice did not oppose bail for three men accused of gang raping a German backpacker. The decision was made with the victim’s consultation, imposing strict bail conditions. Retired law professor Bill Hodge criticised the decision. Police have confirmed they did not oppose bail for three men accused of gang raping a German backpacker in central Auckland in a “horrific” New Year’s Day alleged attack.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Raphael Franks

A sexual assault victims' advocate and a retired university law professor have voiced strong concerns about three men accused of gang raping a German tourist being granted bail. Photo / SuppliedThree men charged with raping a German woman in central Auckland in the early hours of New Year’s Day are before the courts. The men, two aged 19 and one aged 21, appeared in the Auckland District Court on January 23 and were granted bail. They are scheduled to reappear in court later this month.