Raoul Neave
Raoul Neave is a judge in the Christchurch District Court who presided over the case involving Xinchen Liu, highlighting her reckless disregard for food safety and immigration laws, and emphasizing the risks her actions posed to public health.
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Judge Raoul Neave noted Brooking's long history of involvement with the justice system during sentencing.
Judge jails Josiah Brooking who painted fake Timaru crossing, kept sawn-off shotgun
New Zealand· 2026-07-09
Judge Raoul Neave said it was one of the largest drug importation and distribution operations he had seen.
Operation Whoosh: Jamie Mannion’s drug network ends in 12 years’ jailNew Zealand· 2026-05-27
Judge Raoul Neave addressed Stack during the sentencing.
Kyan Stack sentenced after double-fatal North Canterbury crash; victim’s mother speaks of family’s sufferingNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Judge Neave described the case as a campaign of violence and terror.
Man jailed for ‘campaign of violence and terror’ against woman and childNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Judge Raoul Neave originally sentenced Liu and later reduced her sentence after a summary error.
Samurai Bowl owner Xinchen Liu’s sentence reduced after wrong summary usedNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
Judge Raoul Neave sentenced Liu to home detention and highlighted her reckless behavior regarding food safety.
Samurai Bowl owner Xinchen Liu fined $30,000 for selling unsafe food, immigration breachesNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
