He was also sentenced for smashing a glass whisky bottle over the head of a family member, leaving a bloody gash. While undergoing further testing at the North Shore Policing Centre, Mackey was given an officer’s phone to contact his lawyer. After the call, an unattended Mackey scrolled through the phone, coming across his police profile on the National Intelligence Application (NIA). Mackey was perusing his profile when the officer returned to the room and took back his phone. The officer said he believed he had locked the app before handing the phone to Mackey.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 28, 2026 15:03 UTC