Wellington Anniversary Day is observed on Monday 19 January 2026. The following court locations will be closed (including National Office): Dannevirke, Levin, Marton, Masterton, Hutt Valley, Palmerston North, Porirua, Taihape, Wellington and Whanganui.
Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday 20 January 2026.
This is the story of how New Zealand's criminal justice system works – from the District Court to the High Court and the Court of Appeal. It all starts when 20-year-old Oliver Fender runs a red light, crashing his car and killing two people. We start with the night of the crash, and the lead up to him being charged by the Police with several crimes.
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