Gene Tomlinson
Gene Tomlinson is a judge in the New Zealand judicial system, presiding over various court cases. He is currently overseeing the trial of a Whangārei coach who faces multiple serious charges, including indecent assault and unlawful sexual connection, bringing attention to issues of legal accountability and the protection of vulnerable individuals in sports.
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Judge Gene Tomlinson granted Kohu electronically monitored bail but expressed disappointment in her actions.
Repeat offender Ngakurarangi Kohu sentenced to 10 months in jail after bail breach
New Zealand· 2025-11-14
Judge Gene Tomlinson said it had not been proven that extreme hardship would result from publication.
Prominent Northland leader admits assaulting two women in WhangāreiNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Judge Gene Tomlinson noted that the case appeared to be a drug deal gone wrong during the sentencing of Blade Herbert.
Blade Herbert sentenced over Whangārei ‘drug deal gone wrong’ that led to kidnappingNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Judge Gene Tomlinson questioned the appropriateness of the initial charge against Wira.
Dog attack victim Neville Thomson’s children speak after Abel Wira’s manslaughter verdictNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
Judge Gene Tomlinson did not accept Young’s submission regarding Ututaonga's choices.
Jarmarley Ututaonga sent to prison for involvement in gang-fuelled bar brawl in WhangāreiNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Judge Gene Tomlinson acknowledged the extreme impact of Parker's actions on the victims.
Northland paedophile James Parker’s jail time extended after new victim comes forwardNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Judge Gene Tomlinson made observations about Green's appearance during the court proceedings.
Tauranga man sentenced to home detention for stabbing German tourist in Whangārei carparkNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Judge Gene Tomlinson expressed his concerns about the violent nature of the crime during sentencing.
Teen sentenced to six years in jail for hammer attack in WhangāreiNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
She will be sentenced in May before Judge Gene Tomlinson.
Northland mother found guilty of causing brain damage to 4-month-old sonNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Judge Gene Tomlinson is overseeing the trial.
Mother on trial for baby’s brain injury denies shaking him violentlyNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
The trial before Judge Gene Tomlinson is due to finish at the end of the week.
Whangārei coach on trial for alleged sexual assault of young athleteNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
