Musician has abuse convictions set aside and retains name suppression

StuffNZ HeraldTuesday 2 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A prominent Auckland musician has had his convictions for biting and assaulting an ex-partner set aside. The court has also granted him permanent name suppression following his argument that being named would damage his career.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 2 Sep 2025, 3:43pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Musician succeeds in having abuse convictions set aside, keeps name suppression (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Auckland musician who abused ex has convictions set aside, granted permanent suppression (opens in new tab)