David Johnstone
David Johnstone is a judge who presided over the recent hearings involving Kelly-Anne Burns and her daughter, Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung. He ordered Burns to be held in custody until her sentencing, highlighting the seriousness of the charges related to her daughter's murder case.
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Justice David Johnstone sentenced Tangaroa Paki to three years and six months in jail.
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crash
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Justice David Johnstone is presiding over the trial of Anaru Morunga.
Whangārei murder-accused Anaru Morunga grilled over ‘mob’ conspiracy storyNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Justice David Johnstone said the court could not hear NZDF’s application because the necessary affidavit evidence had not yet been filed.
Court told ‘agitated’ soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs had travelled to Palmerston North before handing himself inNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Justice David Johnstone did not feel publication would cause Bryant extreme hardship.
Michael Bryant claims $91k prosecution over unconsented building work at Bay of Plenty property was ‘overcooked’New Zealand· 2025-12-20
David Johnstone is Northern Ireland's veterans' commissioner.
Soldier F found not guilty of murder and attempted murder
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Justice Johnstone found that Rapana discovered Hohua’s unauthorized spending.
Tribesmen gang members jailed for ‘hotbox’ killing of patched member Mark HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Justice David Johnstone presided over the trial and sentencing of the gang members.
Tribesmen gang members jailed for ‘hotbox’ killing of patched member Mark HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-10-18Justice David Johnstone commented on Zana Yaqubi's potential and the tragedy of her death during Singh's sentencing.
Massey murder: Kanwarpal Singh denied appeal against sentence for murder of Zana YaqubiNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Judge David Johnstone threw out the appeal, saying Drever’s offending showed his disregard of the constraints he was under as a bankrupt.
Former real estate agent Aaron Drever jailed for eight months for concealing income while bankruptNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
High Court Justice David Johnstone approved a settlement between Chen and the Commissioner of Police.
Crown takes Mount Maunganui house, cash, Rolex, car after Hongxia May Chen hired illegal sex workersNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
David Johnstone is Northern Ireland’s Veterans Commissioner who spoke about the treatment of former soldiers.
Shooting of civilians on Bloody Sunday was unjustified, court hears – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-16
David Johnstone is the Justice overseeing the trial.
Alleged hotbox murder: Gang president never ordered assault, victim was ‘mate of 20 years’New Zealand· 2025-07-04
Judge David Johnstone set a trial date for Drummond Augustine Leaf's case.
Police charge second person in Kaikohe toddler homicide investigationNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Justice David Johnstone is presiding over the current trial.
Tribesmen gang’s alleged ‘hotbox’ murder of member Mark ‘Shark’ HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Justice David Johnstone is presiding over the current trial.
Tribesmen gang’s alleged ‘hotbox’ murder of member Mark ‘Shark’ HohuaNew Zealand· 2025-06-16Justice David Johnstone issued a judgment regarding the appeal of Francis Smith's sentence.
Aucklander Francis Smith, who threatened witness in son’s case, wins bid for prison releaseNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Justice David Johnstone ruled against Aaron Drever's appeal, stating there was no error by the sentencing judge.
Disgraced former real estate agent, convicted fraudster Aaron Drever loses appeal against prison sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Justice David Johnstone ruled that public interest in Sharma’s position outweighed his right to continued anonymity.
Auckland JP Suren Sharma loses suppression in $1.8m money laundering caseNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Justice David Johnstone is presiding over the trial of Lok Li and Shu Man Poon.
Double murder trial begins for Lok Li, accused of killing Auckland couple Mei Han Chong and Fuk-Fu Joseph KwokNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Justice David Johnstone read aloud a statement from Jason Jamal Marks.
Crown plays jailhouse calls from Crips leader Lasalosi Vaitohi, accused of planning Peter Rasmussen’s murderNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Justice David Johnstone is presiding over the trial.
Crips murder trial: Ex-partner of Ethan Jessop, who shot 75yo Peter Rasmussen at Auckland home, gives evidenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Justice David Johnstone told jurors that it was Vaitohi's right to leave part-way through jury selection.
Auckland trial begins for Crips members Lasalosi Vaitohi, Ethan Jessop, Daziea Huia, accused of murdering Peter RasmussenNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
Judge David Johnstone was told during the hearing.
Kelly-Anne Burns, mother of Auckland murder convict Jimel Burns-Wong-Tung, pleads guiltyNew Zealand· 2025-02-16
