Family Court orders former officer to pay woman for abuse

NZ HeraldRNZSaturday 13 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A former police officer has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000 to his wife following domestic violence. The man had previously managed the woman's police complaints regarding a different partner before they married. The Family Court ruled in favour of the woman after he was convicted of assaulting her.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 13 Dec 2025, 12:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by police officer husband (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Family Court rules in favour of woman who was abused, strangled by policeman husband (opens in new tab)