
Peter Hobbs
Peter Hobbs is a judge who presided over the sentencing of Matthew Sue, noting the significant breach of trust in Sue's actions and the impact on the young victims, ultimately sentencing him to community detention and supervision.
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Judge Peter Hobbs made it clear he wouldn’t tolerate any disparaging remarks of counsel involved in the case.
House of Horrors: Jury convicts man of assaults on woman, teen and dogJudge Peter Hobbs acknowledged Murupaenga-Ikenn's impressive work history during the sentencing.
Northland activist convicted over Te Papa protest and ordered to pay $1500Judge Peter Hobbs acknowledged the victim's family's statements and imposed a sentence on Cooper.
Wellington hit-and-run driver Michael Cooper sentenced over crash that caused life-changing injuriesJudge Peter Hobbs instructed the jury on the burden of proof in the case.
Wairarapa farmers recount waking to fire in Maya Moore arson trialJudge Peter Hobbs has appointed lawyer Janine Bonifant to help the court because Moore isn’t represented.
Wellington arson trial: Court hears Maya Moore had a volatile temperJudge Peter Hobbs telling the jury they shouldn’t speculate on why she wasn’t there and not to assume her absence is an indication of her guilt.
Wellington arson trial: DNA, gumboot print link Maya Moore to Wairarapa firesPeter Hobbs developed the soundscape for the light installation in Takutai Square.
Love this City: Oyster farmers’ desperate plea; some e-scooter sense (at last); the wonderful art and light show of MatarikiJudge Peter Hobbs read from the police summary of facts regarding Lang's case.
Glen Lang sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman in face, inciting suicideJudge Peter Hobbs presided over the sentencing of Matthew Sue.
Teacher Matthew Sue sentenced for massaging primary schoolgirls’ feet



































