The court heard that the young pair had a positive, well-supported background, which included a Year 13 education. ‘Knives held to throats as threats made’It was unclear exactly how many people stormed the house that early morning. Two victims were sleeping, but three were awake and spotted the group outside. Judge Kim Saunders said it was “easy to forget the sheer terror that was inflicted on the victims” that night. “While you, Noble, agreed to pay reparation, I’m not going to make an order for it, and the reason I’m not going to is because you are going to be sent to prison.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 11, 2026 19:16 UTC