Crown argues soldier who attempted espionage should serve prison time

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 8:36am

The Crown has argued that a soldier sentenced to two years of military detention for attempted espionage should instead serve time in a civilian prison. The soldier, whose name is suppressed, has links to far-right groups and was sentenced at a court martial at Linton Military Camp.

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1. Waikato Times via RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 5:09pm

   Soldier who tried to spy on New Zealand should be in prison Crown says (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZThu 30 Oct 2025, 5:59pm

   Soldier who tried to spy on NZ should be in prison, Crown says (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 31 Oct 2025, 8:36am

   'Traitor' soldier should be in prison: Crown (opens in new tab)