5 Oct 2018
Publication of the defendant's name and identifying particulars until verdict was prohibited because publicity about his prior convictions and nickname posed a real risk that third parties would communicate prejudicial information to jurors and judicial directions alone were insufficient to prevent that risk.
31 Jul 2018
Propensity evidence admitted did not materially differ from pre-trial descriptions and, with careful directions, did not produce miscarriage; the police interview had been ruled admissible on pre-trial appeal and absent any material change in facts or law the Court will not relitigate that ruling on conviction appeal (any further challenge must go to the Supreme Court); juror concerns were minor and appropriately handled by the judge without creating prejudice; factual findings established calculated planning so s104(1)(b) applied and the 17-year minimum was required; the NZBORA breach did no…