New Zealand denied parole to 68-year-old Julianna Shontel Nuku, who admitted lying about murdering Bernard Boylan in 2004.

Julianna Shontel Nuku, 68, has been denied parole in New Zealand after admitting she has not been fully truthful about the 2004 murder of 79-year-old Bernard Boylan, whom she bludgeoned with a steam iron after stealing from him. The Parole Board rejected her release due to inconsistent accounts over two decades, including claims of accidental killing and hired hitmen, despite her recent admission of deception and expressions of remorse. She has 96 prior convictions for dishonesty dating back to 1979 and remains in prison, with her case to be reviewed again in March 2026.