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

(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