Jacob Bourke

Jacob Bourke

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Jacob Bourke is a prosecutor representing the New Plymouth District Council, who argued against Natasha Kahu's request for a discharge without conviction during her sentencing for the dog attack. He highlighted the severity of the injuries caused by Kahu's dog, Boogi, and emphasized that there were no exceptional circumstances that warranted leniency.

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Jacob Bourke is the prosecutor detailing the events leading to Te Omeka's death.

High Court trial for murder-accused Rakai Thompson begins after the Waitara, Taranaki death of Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
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Crown prosecutor Jacob Bourke sought a starting point of eight to 10 years’ imprisonment for Hannon.

Mathew Hannon sentenced for manslaughter after he ‘engineered’ neighbour’s death
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
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Prosecutor Jacob Bourke opposed the application for a discharge without conviction.

Natasha Kahu convicted after dog Boogi attacked man fixing car at her New Plymouth home
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
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