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Prisoner’s Name Suppressed Temporarily | Auckland News

A man sentenced to two years in prison for a brazen Wellington home invasion—where he stole, photographed documents, and fought the homeowner—is now linked to the same-night death of Abdulhassan Nabizadah. Defense sought name suppression, fearing future charges, but police and prosecutors dismissed the risk. The judge called his actions “chilling,” doubting his “boredom” excuse, while acknowledging his troubled past—including losing his father—but held him accountable for his choices. Name suppression was denied permanently, though temporary suppression was granted pending appeal. Listen in…

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