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Lost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music

Judge Bayley sentenced Amaitaiti to nine months supervision and 120 hours community work after a chainsaw chase triggered by a loud music dispute, with no injuries reported.

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After listening to his teenage neighbour’s loud music late into the evening, a stressed-out father of eight lost his cool and chased a teenager down the...

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Whangārei man Brian Amaitaiti sentenced for chasing teen with chainsaw over loud music

"You acted... in the heat of the moment, that is no justification for your behaviour," the judge said.

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Lost his cool: Man chased teen with chainsaw after disagreement about loud music

After listening to his teenage neighbour’s loud music late into the evening, a stressed-out father of eight lost his cool and chased a teenager down the...

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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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