Raymond Heta

Raymond Heta is a convicted gang member from Rotorua, New Zealand, who was involved in a brutal attack that left a victim paraplegic. In February 2023, he was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison for aggravated robbery and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. Heta appealed his sentence, arguing it was excessive due to his challenging upbringing, which included a deprived childhood and early gang involvement. However, the Court of Appeal upheld the sentence, emphasizing the importance of accountability for his violent actions and the need to protect the community.