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Man Breaks Jaw Over Dispute About Pink Crocs

12/29/2025

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Story summary

The man identified as Page punched the victim multiple times at the Volcanic Playground in Rotorua after a dispute over pink Crocs, leaving him with a broken jaw.
The victim, with his daughter and niece, intervened when Page's partner accused his daughter of theft.
After sentencing, the victim criticized the court for not ordering reparations or a prison sentence for Page, calling 150 hours of community work a "pitiful" punishment.

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Story summary

The man identified as Page punched the victim multiple times at the Volcanic Playground in Rotorua after a dispute over pink Crocs, leaving him with a broken jaw.
The victim, with his daughter and niece, intervened when Page's partner accused his daughter of theft.
After sentencing, the victim criticized the court for not ordering reparations or a prison sentence for Page, calling 150 hours of community work a "pitiful" punishment.