Graham Lang
Justice Graham Lang presided over the trial of Haupapa Paul, where he found Paul guilty of participating in a shooting that endangered children and is set to oversee his sentencing.
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Justice Graham Lang dismissed the appeal regarding the suppression of Ma’ata Vi's name.
Operation Worthington: Jailed Auckland nurse Ma’ata Vi named after meth case suppression battle
New Zealand· 2026-02-22
An appeal was heard by Justice Graham Lang in the High Court at Auckland.
Court grants suppression to company director caught at Auckland Airport with child sexual exploitation filesNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
Justice Graham Lang noted that there had been nothing in the summary of facts to suggest Abera was in the wrong gear.
Auckland taxi driver Kiflay Abera, whose driving killed a pedestrian, has disqualification period reduced by High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-08-25
Justice Graham Lang expressed willingness to consider Turner’s rehabilitation during sentencing.
Ex-Killer Beez member Chavess Turner’s name suppression ends over murder conspiracy convictionNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Justice Graham Lang noted the conspiracy came to an end due to the gang hierarchy's intervention.
Killer Beez member Haupapa Paul jailed for Auckland murder plot as Tribesmen gang war endedNew Zealand· 2025-05-24
Justice Graham Lang labelled the violence of Kupe and Thompson as extreme and sentenced them accordingly.
Ngāruawāhia teen run down several times as Manuhuia Kupe and Miria Thompson laughedNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Justice Graham Lang noted the pleas of Gerald Waru and scheduled a trial.
Hamilton double murder-accused Gerald Waru loses name suppression, pleads not guiltyNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Justice Graham Lang agreed that the teen’s lack of insight into the incident was troubling.
Destry Watts sentenced for aiding alleged gunman after fatal shooting of Maxwel-Dee Repia in Grey Lynn, AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Justice Graham Lang lifted the name suppression for Wairangi Koopu.
Former Warriors player Wairangi Koopu named as TV celebrity facing drug possession chargesNew Zealand· 2025-03-19
Justice Graham Lang addressed the jury via video link from the High Court at Auckland, informing them the trial could not proceed.
Mangamuka murder trial ends abruptly, retrial unlikely this yearNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Justice Graham Lang presided over the trial where Haupapa Paul was found guilty.
Killer Beez member Desmond Hiko sentenced for Auckland gang shootings, Haupapa Paul found guiltyNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
