Anna LeaskSenior Journalist - Crime and Justice·NZ Herald·20 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM2 mins to read‌Afternoon Headlines | IPCA deems police justified in shooting Tom Phillips and systemic failures revealed in Mount Maunganui landslide | Thursday, August 20, 2026Two Canterbury bouncers will appear in court over an alleged assault on a teen patron.Michael Ahtong, 40, and Jonathan Sanft, 45, were due to appear at Christchurch District Court today jointly charged with common assault.

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