Partner of Australian diplomat avoids conviction for assault in Wellington

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 5:05pm

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A 38-year-old man has escaped conviction for spitting in a woman's face during a drunken incident in Wellington. Police had to wait for the Australian Government to waive his diplomatic immunity before charges could be brought. A judge described the incident as low-level offending.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 5:04pm

   No conviction for Australian diplomat’s partner who spat in woman’s face in front of passing police (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 29 May 2025, 5:05pm

   Diplomat’s partner escapes conviction for late-night drunken spitting incident (opens in new tab)

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