Name Suppression
Minister and media puts pressure on suppression
The new justice minister has said name suppression in our courts “is not working” because it’s granted too often to people with the means to make a strong bid for it. That puts Kiri Allan on the same… Video, Audio
Minister and media puts pressure on suppression
The new justice minister has said name suppression in our courts “is not working” because it’s granted too often to people with the means to make a strong bid for it. That puts Kiri Allan on the same…
Video, AudioWhy name suppression and publicity fuel each other
Name suppression has become a publicity-dodging exercise that just generates publicity. Why does this rule, that favours those who can afford a lawyer, still exist? Audio
Why name suppression and publicity fuel each other
Name suppression has become a publicity-dodging exercise that just generates publicity. Why does this rule, that favours those who can afford a lawyer, still exist?
AudioMan charged over breaching name suppression
Lawyer Graeme Edgeler discusses the first person to be charged in New Zealand for breaching name suppression of the man who killed British backpacker Grace Millane. Audio
Murder trials reported in distressing detail
It's been almost impossible to avoid distressing details in the news this week from two big murder trials in which young women were the victims - but one detail withheld is the identity of one of the… Audio
Murder trials reported in distressing detail
It's been almost impossible to avoid distressing details in the news this week from two big murder trials in which young women were the victims - but one detail withheld is the identity of one of the…
AudioMedia commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin casts an eye over the recent media summit and asks whether it achieved anything more than a plea for more money from NZ on air?. Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor of the New… Audio
Name suppression perils and Luxon ad trouble
Media correspondent Gavin Ellis looks at how permanent name suppression is a fraudster's dream. Audio
Heart-breaking news and suppression frustration
The news of Grace Millane’s murder prompted a flood of media coverage and comment this week. A lot of it was devoted to the news media’s frustration over not being able to name the accused man. Audio
Heart-breaking news and suppression frustration
The news of Grace Millane’s murder prompted a flood of media coverage and comment this week. A lot of it was devoted to the news media’s frustration over not being able to name the accused man.
AudioName suppression in the time of social media
The man arrested in relation to the death of Grace Millane has been granted name suppression for 20 days, but social media and overseas outlets have been flaunting that decision all over the place… Audio
Man convicted of indecent assault seeks name supression
A professional who has been convicted of indecent assault is seeking permanent name suppression.
Prominent man asks for permanent name suppression
The well-known man at the centre of a Northland indecency trial has applied for permanent name suppression. Audio
Killer of Auckland dairy owner keeps name suppression
The teenage boy who stabbed an Auckland dairy owner to death during a botched robbery in Henderson is to keep permanent name suppression. Audio
Harder to get name supression since law change
Significantly fewer people who find themselves in trouble with the law are able to keep their identities hidden, figures released to Radio New Zealand show. Jonathan Krebs is a criminal lawyer and… Audio
Sisters have day in court arguing for abuser to be named
Two sisters sexually assaulted as children have been in court today fighting to lift the name suppression on their abuser in what could be a landmark case. Audio
Blessie Gotingco's family unhappy killer can't be named
Blessie Gotingco's family is unhappy her rapist and murderer still can't be named. Audio
Guilty, but Blessie Gotingco's murderer still can't be named
Blessie Gotingco's murderer and rapist still cannot be named even after a jury unanimously and in under two hours found him guilty this afternoon. Audio
