Courts of New Zealand

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HC delivers sentence in R v Thompson following manslaughter conviction: sen.nz/mwpym0

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

(1/2) High Court declares that suspension and expulsion of MP from Te Pāti Māori by Pāti leadership was unlawful under Pāti constitution. sen.nz/bv3cqf

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. sen.nz/vjs0cm

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 sen.nz/cdz69t

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. sen.nz/l72fjc

Case history synopsis Parore v Attorney-General Hearing of the Supreme Court in the Christchurch High Court Thursday 19 March – Friday 20 March 2026: sen.nz/cy7pbn

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 sen.nz/tnsmv8

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 sen.nz/hqygvj

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. sen.nz/twmxyj

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. sen.nz/hkvgrk

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. sen.nz/wmky0w

On behalf of the New Zealand judiciary, the Chief Justice has today paid tribute to Anne Gambrill CNZM 📷 Nga Tawa Diocesan School sen.nz/88kwzk

High Court sentences offender to 16 years imprisonment with a minimum term of eight years on murder charge. sen.nz/cz1vcy

📷 Waitangi Treaty Grounds 📷 Herald photograph by Jason Dorday

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. sen.nz/cxscmf

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. sen.nz/hn1ch8

Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to interim orders in puberty blocker case. sen.nz/7l0js3

Murder. Section 104 engaged. MP l's of 17years for Mr Snaylam, 18 years for Mr Kameta and 17 years for Mr AI­Fadhli. sen.nz/k5mx22