Belinda Feek is an Open Justice reporter based in Waikato. She has worked at NZME since February 2015 and been a journalist for 20 years.
Belinda's career started out in the small South Island town of Oamaru where she first started covering court, along with the police and entertainment rounds. She has continued writing about crime since then, including while working in Whanganui before moving to Hamilton in 2007. Her journalism career has also seen her cover large breaking news events including the Kaikoura earthquake and White Island eruption. Belinda, who is of Ngati Kahungungu descent, has a keen interest in the justice system and exploring the journey of those who have to go through it with balance, honesty and integrity.
![Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
![Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence
It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.
![Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
![Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Tense scenes as driver of double fatal crash admits guilt
Jeannine Ball and her mother-in-law Lynda Ball died in the Taupō crash earlier this year.
![Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
![‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".
!['My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting trip
Keely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.
![Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Murder victim said he'd be 'dead tomorrow' after testifying against Mongrel Mob boss
The Crown and defence are closing their case in the Eli Johnson murder trial.
!['Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Against his will': Mum says son was ‘forced’ to testify against Mongrel Mob boss
'He would stay up all night making sure no one was coming,' victim's mum tells trial.
![Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Man's last words after being stabbed for allegedly testifying against gang boss
The crown says Eli Johnson paid the ultimate price for testifying against the Mongrel Mob.
!['This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
!['Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Callous and brutal': Man fatally beaten in his own home by Mobster
The blows in the attack, which was over drugs, could be heard from the street.
!['I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
!['You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
!['He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
Hone Ronaki was deported from Australia in October 2018.
![The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time
The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.
!['Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Be quiet': Man walks into home, barricades himself inside, then sets it on fire
The 36-year-old was jailed for four years in the Hamilton District Court.
!['Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.
!['Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
![Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Ounces or kgs? Dispute over drugs in Mongol sentencing
The judge stepped in to settle the dispute.
![‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
![Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Mongols president ‘not involved in the drug trade’ - court told
High Court told Jim Thacker did not have control over what his members did.
![Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Mongols trial: Key witness testimony so detailed he could have been ‘expert’, Crown claims
Jury has listened to evidence of more than 200 witnesses since August.
![Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Defence opens case in Mongols trial as accused have multiple charges dismissed
Each of the accused had at least one charge dismissed today.
!['Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
!['I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'I don't have to make anything up': Key witness in Mongols trial
Secret witness in the Mongols gang trial denies having a 'mad' cocaine habit of his own.
!['Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'Easy one ounce a week': Gang president's alleged 'extremely bad' cocaine habit
The storage spot in the Corolla was no good because it couldn't hold a kg of cocaine.
!['It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation
The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.
![Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Mongols gang trial: Drug dealing, shootings - and Louis Vuitton
They allegedly had a penchant for drugs and violence - but also Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
![Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
Kopu murder: 'You put holes in the hearts of everyone who loved Bayden,' father's words for killer
Bayden Williams' family swore obscenities to his killer as he was jailed for 14 years.
!['It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.
![A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=781)
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.