Open Justice reporter - Tauranga·NZ Herald·
6 Nov, 2026 11:00 PM7 mins to read
Karina Charmaine Knedler appeared for sentencing on other dishonesty charges earlier this year, and has now pleaded guilty to further charges.
When cafe owner Stephanie Bonner needed to spend more time caring for an unwell son, she decided to sell up shop.
A woman who introduced herself as Karina Hollows approached Bonner with a business plan and financial projections, and offered to buy The Strand cafe for $240,000.
Hollows arranged to
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Source: New Zealand Herald · Hannah Bartlett
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