Sachu v R  [2024] NZSC 24

25 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by S for leave to appeal against conviction for indecent assault. S wished to appeal on the grounds that his trial counsel failed to cross-examine Crown witnesses about material inconsistencies in evidence.

Craig v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections  [2024] NZSC 23

19 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by C for (a) leave to appeal against refusal by the High Court to issue a writ of habeas corpus and (b) an interim order for his release for detention pending determination of his appeal.

Pori v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections  [2024] NZSC 22

05 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by P for leave to appeal against imposition of a public protection order against him. P had (a) a history of sexual offending and (b) been diagnosed with degenerative dementia.

Dew v Discovery NZ Ltd  [2024] NZSC 21

05 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by D for leave to appeal against an interlocutory decision that had refused to restrain publication by DNZL of a programme that accused him of historical sexual abuse. The alleged victims had chosen to make their claims public. Police had confirmed that no charges were to be laid against D.

Mist v Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections  [2024] NZSC 20

05 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by M for leave to appeal against imposition of an extended supervision order (ESO) for a 10 year term with 12 months of intensive monitoring. The ESO was imposed in anticipation of M's release from a 20 year imprisonment sentence for (a) sexual offending against five girls and (b) manslaughter of his partner.

Pfisterer v Claims Resolution Service Ltd  [2024] NZSC 18

05 March 2024

Unsuccessful application by P for leave to appeal against a refusal to grant relief in relation to a ‘no win, no fee’ contract with CRSL.