Tangaroa Paki

Tangaroa Paki is a New Zealand man who gained notoriety after being sentenced to three years and six months in prison for drug-driving, which resulted in the tragic death of his childhood friend, Brayden Tawa, in a car crash. On December 27, 2023, Paki drove under the influence of alcohol and cannabis, ultimately running a red light and colliding with a truck, causing devastating consequences for Tawa's family, including his two young children who lost their father.