Teina Pora

Teina Pora

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Teina Pora is a New Zealand man who was wrongfully convicted for the murder of Susan Burdett in 1994. His conviction was based on a controversial confession, which he later recanted, and he spent over 20 years in prison before being exonerated in 2015. Pora's case has become a significant example of the flaws in the criminal justice system and has highlighted the importance of media in exposing wrongful convictions.

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Teina Pora was convicted in 1994 of murdering and raping Susan Burdett, but his convictions were quashed in 2015.

Analysis: Top 10 New Zealand scandals of the century - and where the McSkimming fiasco and police wrongdoing ranked - David Fisher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
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Teina Pora was wrongfully convicted and faced media restrictions during his parole.

Concern Mark Lundy parole board condition impinges on freedom of speech
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
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