Judge Ema Aitken judicial conduct finding: Winston Peters ‘disavowed’ comment in Attorney-General’s letter
Collins’ letter to Winkelmann claimed Peters had said the judge “referred to him as ‘Winston’ when she called…
Media Insider: National calls in Rachel Smalley to help PM, MPs with comms; Govt’s stern letter to RNZ over costs; John Campbell on new Morning Report role
The arrival of John Campbell at the RNZ Morning Report microphone next week ramps up the scrutiny of…
‘Privileged’ Auckland sex offender Luca Sidney Oscar Richards gets sentence discount for remorse
“I cannot give Mr Richards a discount for a guilty plea, but his remorse is almost similar and…
Mt Wellington stabbing: Judge jails woman for bloody scissors attack
“This was a serious stab wound and you effectively followed [her],” Judge Stephen Bonnar said as he ordered…
Judge rejects sex abuser’s claim of own abuse in Wellington sentencing
The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged…
Name suppression granted for Wellington man with ‘significant public presence’ over harmful post allegations
Judge Bruce Davidson said there was a risk the complainant would be identified. “He has openly courted publicity…
Recidivist offender David Cossill sentenced after Glenfield, Auckland robbery turns violent
While Cossill isn’t alleged to have been involved in the bloody attack, it is agreed that he helped…
Judge slams Iraqi couple after elaborate, years-long immigration ruse
The couple appeared for sentencing in the Hamilton District Court last week before Judge Tini Clark after abandoning…
Hamilton man Matthew Allen Knox asks for longer sentence on drug charges
While Knox wasn’t charged in relation to her death, he did face five drug charges, including supplying or…
Harness racing driver Jordan Crawford labelled a ‘thug’ by judge after repeatedly punching partner
Crawford had earlier admitted assault on a person in a family relationship and three charges of assault with…
Ōhope activist guilty of bomb hoax after red suitcase left at council
Police said he should have known such an act would result in the abandoned suitcase being seen as…
Top Auckland criminal prosecutor Natalie Walker appointed High Court judge
Walker also led the prosecution during the 2021 trial for the notorious cold-case Red Fox Tavern murder, ending…