Helen Winkelmann
Shocking lack of diversity among High Court judges
20 Sep 2021
A RNZ investigation has uncovered a shocking lack of diversity in the race, sex and experience of the country's judges.
Figures reveal 92 percent of High Court judges are Pākehā, a clear majority are… Audio
Pākehā granted discharge without conviction most of any group
17 Sep 2021
A discharge without conviction can spare a person guilty of a crime years of struggle and stigma.
RNZ can reveal Pākehā are granted more each year than any other group.
As part of new series Is… Audio
Justice system struggling with massive jury trial backlog
6 Jul 2020
Defendants and lawyers face months of stressful delays as courts grapple with a mounting jury trial backlog caused by Covid-19.
The Chief Justice was forced to suspend hearings in March as the… Audio
Feature Guest - Justice Helen Winkelmann
20 Dec 2012
Chief High Court Judge, Justice Helen Winkelmann, talks about her year-to-date. Audio