Courts of New Zealand

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HC delivers sentence in R v Thompson following manslaughter conviction:

https://t.co/akPBviALKs

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(2/2) Orders made setting aside those decisions, reinstating MP as Pāti member. Additionally, Pāti president was validly elected to current term.

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(1/2) High Court declares that suspension and expulsion of MP from Te Pāti Māori by Pāti leadership was unlawful under Pāti constitution.

https://t.co/jWdX4vXT7Y

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High Court dismisses application for judicial review of the District Court decision voiding the 2025 election for the Papatoetoe Subdivision of the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

https://t.co/eJeoXO7qnq

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Case history synopsis
Nigel David Rimmer and another v Carolyn Mary Wilton (as administrator of the estate of David Rimmer)
Hearing of the Supreme Court at the Christchurch High Court Tuesday 17 March 2026

https://t.co/101EEcyloJ

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Homeowners found $232,440 hidden in their new property, probably proceeds of drug dealing. The High Court has approved a settlement — the cash is forfeited to the Crown; $40,000 to be paid to home-owners.

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Case history synopsis
Parore v Attorney-General
Hearing of the Supreme Court in the Christchurch High Court Thursday 19 March – Friday 20 March 2026:

https://t.co/jeABW0GGxa

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Case history synopsis
T (SC 51/2025) v R; and Mahoney v R
Hearing in the Supreme Court Thursday 12 March – Friday 13 March 2026

https://t.co/azr6LGMVtS

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Case history synopsis
Tracey Ida Peka as personal representative of the Estate of Ida Hawkins v Sam Te Hei
Hearing in the Supreme Court Tuesday 10 March 2026

https://t.co/nPmi9v7NaW

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The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Brett Tantrum as a Judge of the High Court.

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High Court delivers sentence in R v Tuai after convictions for two charges of rape; two charges of dealing in slaves; six charges of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection; eight charges of indecent assault; and one charge of assault with a weapon. https://t.co/evLBSOJ1f4

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Justice Amokura Kawharu was sworn in as a Judge of Te Kōti Matua – High Court at the Auckland High Court on Monday 16 February. The ceremony was presided over by the Chief Justice.

Justice Kawharu will sit in Auckland. https://t.co/T2LxiVtegl

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On behalf of the New Zealand judiciary, the Chief Justice has today paid tribute to Anne Gambrill CNZM

📷 Nga Tawa Diocesan School

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High Court sentences offender to 16 years imprisonment with a minimum term of eight years on murder charge.

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📷 Waitangi Treaty Grounds
📷 Herald photograph by Jason Dorday

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Judges representing all courts were welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi celebrations last week, where the Chief Justice spoke from the mahau.

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The Chief Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of an acting Supreme Court judge, and the extension of acting warrants of Court of Appeal and High Court judges.

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Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to interim orders in puberty blocker case.

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Murder. Section 104 engaged. MP l's of 17years for Mr Snaylam, 18 years for Mr Kameta and 17 years for Mr AI­Fadhli.

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