Wellington teacher acquitted of historical sexual abuse charges

Friday 17 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 8:00pm

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A 52-year-old teacher has been found not guilty of seven charges involving the sexual abuse of a student approximately 20 years ago. Judge Bill Hastings ruled that the teacher's account of the events was a reasonable possibility. The woman remains under name suppression.

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1. The PostFri 17 Oct 2025, 4:51pm

   Female teacher acquitted of sexually abusing boy 20 years ago (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 8:00pm

   Wellington teacher found not guilty of historical student abuse allegations (opens in new tab)