Pineaha Denied Parole Amid Treatment Delay | Auckland News

Terina Pineaha, convicted of manslaughter after crashing into 11-year-old Emma-Jane Kupa while driving intoxicated, has been denied parole — the Parole Board citing ongoing risks and lack of a confirmed treatment timeline. The grieving family, who mourned Emma-Jane’s loss just months before her 13th birthday, welcomed the decision and called for a lifetime ban from Hawke’s Bay if she’s ever released. Though Pineaha has shown commendable behavior in prison and expressed genuine remorse, the board stressed that without concrete steps toward rehabilitation, public safety remains compromised. Her next hearing is set for July next year — with expectations that she’ll have completed treatment and proven her readiness to reintegrate safely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/268203942a478b81