
Al Williams
Al Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch. He has extensive experience in journalism, having worked in various daily and community titles across New Zealand and overseas for over 16 years.
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Al Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Pareora SH1 fatal: Coroner says NZTA failed to fix slippery laneAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Jamie McNae sentenced to three years over Christchurch cannabis operationAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Private investigator Nick Mayer slapped with final misconduct warning over false personaAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, covering the case of Peter Uelese.
501 deportee Peter Uelese’s cocaine sentence upheld by Court of AppealAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, covering legal matters.
Quad bike theft: Leonard Alexander Hansen rode 101km along tourist route to grandmother’s homeAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Coroner’s report reveals how campervan mishap led to Kenneth Cotter’s deathAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Parole Board defers decision on killer Lewis Blackburn’s release as assessments continueAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Judge jails Josiah Brooking who painted fake Timaru crossing, kept sawn-off shotgunAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Former Wilson Parking boss Peter Turner argues contract clause was unreasonableAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Former Wilson Parking boss Peter Turner denies breach of good faith at Employment Court hearing in ChristchurchAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Gabrielle Lores loses bar manager licence after police incidents
Al Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Operation Whoosh: Jamie Mannion’s drug network ends in 12 years’ jailAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch’s French Bakery had long history with WorkSafe before worker lost finger, $245k fine imposed
Al Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Public protection order renewed for ultra high-risk sex offender Glen Anthony Douglas-FinchAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter covering the inquest into Nuku Strange's death.
Coroner examines Nuku Strange prison death and treatmentAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Child sex offender Christopher Cooke avoids extended supervision orderAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Law firm staff found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct after probe into racist emailsAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald covering the case.
Judge exposes AI-generated remorse letters in Michae Win arson sentencingAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Benjamin Cudby sent to prison for repeated violent attacks, strangulations of his partnerAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch Customs officers: Their high-stakes work on the borderAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Coroner finds failures in care before Liam Booth took his own life in Christchurch parkAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Parolee Ethon Baker-Cleveland back in jail for Christchurch burglary, prison officer attackAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
501 deportee and gang member Benjamin Henderson jailed for 3D-printed gunAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Early childhood teacher Kaaren Stewart loses registration over rough handling of preschooler
Al Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Civil Defence boss Kumeroa Tuhaka caught with undersize pāua in protected Akaroa areaAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashedAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Couple James Arthur Holder and Leanne Maree Crighton sentenced for their roles in Christchurch murderAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, covering the case.
Young Comancheros drug couriers Dementry Higgins and Kayden Kelvin Wikaira sentencedAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch murder: Chantal McDonald named as victim in Nathan Boulter fatal stabbingAl Williams is an Open Justice reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers














































































