A young offender involved in a violent home invasion received sentencing discounts totalling 55%. Hannah Bartlett from NZ Herald's Open Justice team joins Jane Yee to explain what happened on the night in question and how the court reached a sentence with a 55% discount applied.

The pair then unpack how sentencing works more broadly, including starting points, uplifts and discounts, the role of victim impact statements, and how judges balance punishment, rehabilitation and public safety.



Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A young offender involved in a violent home invasion received sentencing discounts totalling 55%. Hannah Bartlett from NZ Herald's Open Justice team joins Jane Yee to explain what happened on the night in question and how the court reached a sentence with a 55% discount applied.
The pair then unpack how sentencing works more broadly, including starting points, uplifts and discounts, the role of victim impact statements, and how judges balance punishment, rehabilitation and public safety. 
Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.

Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.

Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why, can be just as important as the verdict or finding itself.
Hosted by Jane Yee alongside a rotating cast of NZ Herald Open Justice reporters, Case by Case examines the cases, disputes and decisions making headlines across New Zealand.
Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the NZ Herald, with support from NZ On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT

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Why a repeat offender got a 55% sentencing discount

A music teacher lost his registration after kissing a student and attempting to kiss her on the lips. The contact continued through messages and another meeting — before the student confided in a friend.

Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith joins Jane Yee to explain the case of Sungjun Cho, the tribunal’s findings, and how the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal holds teachers accountable.

Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the New Zealand Herald, supported by NZ On Air.

A music teacher lost his registration after kissing a student and attempting to kiss her on the lips. The contact continued through messages and another meeting &mdash; before the student confided in a friend.
Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith joins Jane Yee to explain the case of Sungjun Cho, the tribunal&rsquo;s findings, and how the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal holds teachers accountable.
Case by Case is an Open Justice podcast from the New Zealand Herald, supported by NZ On Air.

The music lesson that ended a teacher’s career

A campervan booking and return flights made it look like an ordinary New Zealand holiday. But hidden in a visitor’s suitcase lining was around $619,000 worth of cocaine — and Customs stopped him before he left the airport.

On Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens about the smuggling attempt that led to a four-year, two-month prison sentence. They also explore New Zealand’s growing cocaine market, the links between overseas cartels and local organised crime, and the harm behind the drug’s party reputation.

Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A campervan booking and return flights made it look like an ordinary New Zealand holiday. But hidden in a visitor&rsquo;s suitcase lining was around $619,000 worth of cocaine &mdash; and Customs stopped him before he left the airport.
On Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Ric Stevens about the smuggling attempt that led to a four-year, two-month prison sentence. They also explore New Zealand&rsquo;s growing cocaine market, the links between overseas cartels and local organised crime, and the harm behind the drug&rsquo;s party reputation.
Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A campervan booking, two suitcases and $619,000 of cocaine

A woman was found with maggots in a wound and another's breast cancer went undiagnosed until it was too late. These are just two of four complaints made against a Dannevirke rest home in a major Health and Disability Commissioner investigation.

In this episode of Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith about the failures uncovered at the facility, the recommendations that followed, and what happened after the rest home changed hands.

They also take a closer look at the Health and Disability Commissioner: what it does, who can make a complaint, and what happens when healthcare providers fall short of the standards patients are entitled to.

Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.

New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

A woman was found with maggots in a wound and another's breast cancer went undiagnosed until it was too late. These are just two of four complaints made against a Dannevirke rest home in a major Health and Disability Commissioner investigation.
In this episode of Case by Case, Jane Yee speaks with Open Justice reporter Brianna McIlraith about the failures uncovered at the facility, the recommendations that followed, and what happened after the rest home changed hands.
They also take a closer look at the Health and Disability Commissioner: what it does, who can make a complaint, and what happens when healthcare providers fall short of the standards patients are entitled to.
Case by Case is a New Zealand Herald podcast from the Open Justice team, with support from New Zealand On Air.
New episodes every Tuesday at 5.30PM NZT.

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