Mathew Downs

Justice Mathew Downs is presiding over the trial.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-03

Justice Mathew Downs sent jurors home just before lunch today.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-02

Justice Mathew Downs rejected the plea for leniency for Fakaosilea, stating that his drug offending was serious.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-05-29

The trial is set to resume tomorrow before Justice Mathew Downs and the jury.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-24

Justice Mathew Downs is presiding over the trial.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-18

Justice Mathew Downs reviewed the appeals regarding name suppression and the discharge without conviction.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-09

Justice Mathew Downs thanked the crowded gallery for their quiet attendance during the hearing.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-21

Justice Mathew Downs ordered a four-week trial for the charges against Pongia.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-07

Justice Mathew Downs agreed with the trial judge regarding the assessment of Maghsoudi’s evidence.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-06

Justice Mathew Downs accepted the guilty plea today.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-23

Justice Mathew Downs presided over the court proceedings involving Daniel Hannett.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-15

Mansfield told Justices Rebecca Ellis, Mathew Downs and Mary Peters the man had already been attacked online.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-09

Mansfield told Justices Rebecca Ellis, Mathew Downs and Mary Peters the man had already been attacked online.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-09

High Court Justice Mathew Downs upheld an extradition order for Leroy Tsuro.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-08

Justice Mathew Downs agreed that bail was proper for Couper given the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-04-02

Justice Mathew Downs presided over the sentencing of Plata o Plomo.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-27

Justice Mathew Downs presided over the sentencing of Hardeep Sandhu.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-23

Justice Mathew Downs ordered a sentence of four years and seven months for Desmond Hiko.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-23

Justice Mathew Downs is presiding over the trial of Darish Talagi.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-21

Justice Mathew Downs is presiding over the murder trial of Dariush Talagi.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-19

Justice Mathew Downs is presiding over the trial.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-18