A New Zealand woman living in Australia is facing charges in relation to posting information online allegedly naming a prominent New Zealander who has name suppression.
The 34-year-old woman is charged with two counts of breach of suppression provisions and orders. A warrant to arrest was issued by Christchurch District Court yesterday.
A former National MP has already appeared in Waitakere District Court in relation to alleged breaches of the same court order.
Police said a man was formally warned by Whangarei Police in relation to alleged breaches.
The case attracted significant attention after the well-known New Zealander pleaded guilty to performing an indecent act after an incident in 2011.
He was later discharged without conviction and given permanent name suppression.
The maximum penalties for breaching this type of court order are 6 month imprisonment or $100,000 fine for a body corporate.