Bill Hastings
Judge Bill Hastings is a respected member of the New Zealand judiciary, known for his fair and judicious handling of cases. Recently, he presided over a case involving domestic abuse, where he sentenced a man to home detention after finding that the defendant's actions had shown serious contempt for his ex-wife and stepson.
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Judge Bill Hastings noted the aggravating features of Daniel Harris' offending.
Daniel Harris jailed for hammer attack and Rimutaka Prison assault
New Zealand· 2026-02-05
Judge Bill Hastings acknowledged Barlow’s views on medicinal cannabis during sentencing.
Remote cannabis grower Aaryn Barlow has sentence varied; avoids ankle monitor over no-phone-zone homeNew Zealand· 2026-02-05
Judge Bill Hastings commented on Ellis' life challenges during sentencing.
Former NZ Idol music judge Paul Ellis given home detention for high alcohol readingNew Zealand· 2025-10-24
Judge Bill Hastings handed down his decision in the Wellington District Court on the five charges of sexual violation.
Wellington teacher found not guilty of historical student abuse allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Judge Bill Hastings is presiding over the trial.
Wellington trial: Teacher accused of sexually violating boy half her ageNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Judge Bill Hastings described the defendant's offending as serious and persistent.
Nelson man sentenced to home detention for abuse of former wife and stepsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-27