Jacob Bourke
New ZealandprosecutorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted that background helped explain the depth of her reaction after the visit with her son.
Herald afternoon quiz: September 10New Zealand· 2026-09-10
Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted background information to explain a woman's reaction in court.
Hamilton man Jacob Ngarewa charged over alleged $40k ‘headstone scam’New Zealand· 2026-09-10
Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted that the woman's background helped explain her reaction after the visit with her son.
Mum avoids prison as judge says it would be too hard on childrenNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted that background helped explain the depth of her reaction after the visit with her son.
Gisborne home owner pays $30,000 for roof that has leaks and holesNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted that background helped explain the depth of her reaction after the visit with her son.
Springbank Honey group collapses owing $21m after burning beehives, now losing high country farmNew Zealand· 2026-09-10
Defence lawyer Jacob Bourke submitted that background helped explain the depth of her reaction after the visit with her son.
Young Taranaki mother sentenced after rampage at ex-partner’s family homesNew Zealand· 2026-09-10Jacob Bourke described the attack as a 'decent' one in terms of its seriousness.
Porirua woman sentenced after pit bulls maul window repairman in TaranakiNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
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-BuckleyNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
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 deathNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
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 homeNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
