A judge questioned how the son could 'magic up' $7.5m to buy bank debt.
Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic
Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic
Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic
Henriette Nakhle (left) and son Daniel Nakhle are involved in a legal feud amid allegations millions of dollars have been 'misappropriated' from the family's businesses. Composite images / Herald graphic
The immigrant couple said they took their friend at her word, and lost their life savings.
Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.
Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.
Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.
Carlien and Carel Mienie, who work on a dairy farm near Taupō, lost their "life savings" after being duped into handing over nearly $165,000 to a longstanding friend who approached them with a "business opportunity". Petronella Laatz has now been sentenced on a charge of obtaining by deception, over what the judge described as "callous" offending.
The student said they felt 'demeaned and belittled' and unable to refuse.
University of Canterbury graduate Davien Gray, 24, was told to take their keffiyeh off before walking into the arena to accept their degree. The university has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
University of Canterbury graduate Davien Gray, 24, was told to take their keffiyeh off before walking into the arena to accept their degree. The university has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
University of Canterbury graduate Davien Gray, 24, was told to take their keffiyeh off before walking into the arena to accept their degree. The university has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
University of Canterbury graduate Davien Gray, 24, was told to take their keffiyeh off before walking into the arena to accept their degree. The university has confirmed it is investigating the incident.
The driver said he and his colleagues are told to 'just let' non-paying passengers board.
Ashraf Almoukdad, 63, was allegedly assaulted by a female passenger after she refused to pay her fare on Auckland Transport's Route 32 bus. Photo / Supplied
Ashraf Almoukdad, 63, was allegedly assaulted by a female passenger after she refused to pay her fare on Auckland Transport's Route 32 bus. Photo / Supplied
Ashraf Almoukdad, 63, was allegedly assaulted by a female passenger after she refused to pay her fare on Auckland Transport's Route 32 bus. Photo / Supplied
Ashraf Almoukdad, 63, was allegedly assaulted by a female passenger after she refused to pay her fare on Auckland Transport's Route 32 bus. Photo / Supplied