The Latest Breaking News from Uiatu Joan Taufua

Family devastated over legal twist by NRL star's mum

The family of three people killed in a horrific crash involving the mother of NRL star Payne Haas fear she might never face justice after a legal twist.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

NRL star's mum 'aberrant' with grief before fatal crash

The mother of NRL star Payne Haas thought she was going for walks with her dead, firstborn son before a crash that killed three, a court has heard.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025

NRL star's mum ordered to stand trial after fatal crash

The mother of NRL star Payne Haas has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter following a fatal crash, sparking emotional scenes from the victims' family.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Cat and mouse complaints after fatal crash

Days after a fatal collision in the Gold Coast hinterland, police are investigating reports of a high-speed game of "cat and mouse" on the same road.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

NRL star's mum faces manslaughter charges

The mother of Broncos star Payne Haas has been formally charged with killing three people in a Gold Coast car crash.

AAP · Jan 2, 2023

Broncos player Payne Haas's mother Joan Taufua charged with three counts of manslaughter over Gold Coast crash

Ms Taufua remains in Gold Coast University Hospital with significant injuries, including multiple fractures and bruised lungs.

ABC News · Jan 2, 2023

NRL star's mum jailed for casino assault

The mother of NRL star Payne Haas has been jailed for assaulting two security guards at The Star casino on the Gold Coast.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022