Open Justice multimedia journalist, Palmerston North
Jeremy Wilkinson is an Open Justice reporter at the New Zealand Herald. Jeremy has a degree in communications and linguistics and a post-graduate diploma in journalism from Massey University. From there he cut his teeth at the Taranaki Daily News, before specialising in energy markets at Freeman Media and then onto Radio New Zealand to produce its flagship Morning Report show. He’s also worked on the other side of the fence for the police before seeing the light and returning to media to focus on telling crime and justice stories. Jeremy’s primary area of interest is in covering disciplinary tribunals which govern every profession we have in this country from vets to builders, lawyers to accountants and even jockeys. The Open Justice project has allowed him the time to go to these obscure hearings and uncover stories about lawyers stealing form their clients, realtors lying about the condition of the homes they’re selling and builders who cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and then skip the country. Jeremy is based in Manawatū and covers the district and higher courts in the area. You can contact Jeremy at jeremy.wilkinson@nzme.co.nz.
'I wish I wasn’t in this situation': OT foster mum following death of teen
Sonny Marks was 14 when he died on New Year's Day in 2019.
‘There is no motive': Man's 'frenzied’ hammer killing of step-dad
'It appears the offending was shockingly out of character for you'.
Guilty: Driver deliberately dragged man trapped under car to his death
Raynor Cribb was dragged 84m while stuck underneath a Subaru.
‘I ain’t a murderer’: Man denies dragging death was deliberate
Raynor Cribb was dragged more than 80m underneath a car.
Passenger recalls the moment she realised man was stuck under car
Man was dragged along the road for 84m.
'Your bro's under the car': Wanted driver allegedly drove for 84m with injured man stuck under his Subaru
Raynor Cribb was dragged to his death after a high-speed chase between two cars.
'Rot in hell Mr Booth': Paedophile teacher sentenced to seven years prison
A former victim arranged the sting that would have him admit to his crimes over the phone.
Punk rock musician dies, man charged with murder
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson.
Man at centre of 30-hour siege allegedly threatened to blow up house
Alleged family estate dispute sparked a prolonged siege with armed police.
To catch a predator: Victim confronts and traps teacher who abused him
With one phone call a sex abuse victim trapped his former teacher in a sting operation.
Child-porn addict glad he got caught
A man caught with over 11,000 child abuse images will be getting the help he needs.
Farmer fined for selling raw milk: 'I'm not ashamed of anything I've done'
A raw milk supplier has labelled the law illogical after being stung with a $30K fine.
Teen who killed 90yo in her own home to be released from prison
Grieving son: 'Our mother's life wasn't worth very much in the eyes of the justice system'
Man jailed for sending hundreds of messages to ex partner
'You need to accept that the relationship is over,' judge tells abusive ex.
'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailed
Nomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.
'No room in my heart for hate': Daughter forgives driver who killed parents
'My parents were great people and they would not want this to derail your life.'
Woman pleads not guilty to having sex with teenage boy
It's alleged the woman had sex with the boy in her car.
Burglary victim told he'd inherited debt from previous owner
"He turned up and said the debt is yours."
Raw milk seller convicted, wife walks free
A Horowhenua farmer has been convicted for selling raw milk.