Court
Man released from custody into care of Minister of Corrective Services
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lucas Kamana has been released from custody into the hands of Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene after probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Name suppression granted for assault on a female accused
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of assaulting a female has sought and been granted name suppression.
Woman warned over drink driving
Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.
Burglar with more than 60 convictions given jail time
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was released from jail following a five-year stretch for burglary has been sent back for similar offending.
Three spend Easter weekend in jail
Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Three people spent the long Easter weekend in lock-up, Police said in a statement.
Woman avoids jail time for repeated probation breaches
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has repeatedly breached her probation conditions has avoided jail because she has a job.
Jury trial for drink driving accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
John Paul Wilson appeared on charges of refusing excess breath alcohol, careless driving, and careless driving causing injury.
Jury trial for theft accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with theft has elected to have her case heard by a jury.
Brothers both appear on booze charges
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two brothers appeared in court on the same day both charged with drink driving related matters.
Justice of the Peace and lawyer wrangle over drink driving charge
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta and defence lawyer Norman George got into a haggle over an excess breath alcohol charge which ended in the matter being adjourned for clarification.
DPM hires Norman George to fight corruption charges
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has sacked his New Zealand lawyers in favour of Norman George as the pair prepare to face a jury in June.
Short, sharp sentence for reckless driver
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple counts of refusing a blood or breath-alcohol test has been given a “short, sharp” sentence of one month in jail.
Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.
Suspended sentence for slap
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped an acquaintance for tying his pigs to a neighbouring tree has received a six-month suspended sentence.
Vandal claims his drinks were spiked
Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man given a suspended sentence for damaging the entrance of the Bank of the Cook Islands in a drunken state claims his drinks were spiked.
Man who defended himself in High Court found guilty
Wednesday 29 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who defended himself against multiple violence convictions has been found guilty on all counts.
Tunupopo gets 18 months’ probation
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was found guilty by a jury trial for injuring by an unlawful act was sentenced to 18 months’ probation with the first three months to be served for community service.
Kiwi visitor ordered to pay substantial fine
Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand tourist convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving causing injury has been ordered to pay a substantial fine before leaving the country.
Court briefs
Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
March 24, 2023
Man facing assault and violence charges represent himself
Thursday 23 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man with multiple assault and violence charges is representing himself in Court.