Mike's Minute: The Judge Aitken case is finally over

I'm pleased for Judge Emma Aitken. She lives to rule another day.

That dreadful night at the Northern Club that threatened to derail her career has not ended in the calamity it could have.

The adjudicators didn’t like what she did. But equally she isn't losing her job.

Cam Slater: This Judge Needs to Be Sacked

A drunk dud judge attacks Winston Peters at a private function, and she’s in charge of the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court!

Andrea Vance reports at the Post:

A district court judge and her reality TV star partner have apologised for “verbally attacking” Winston Peters, Casey Costello and other New Zealand First members at a Christmas party.

David Farrar: The Judge should resign

The Post reports:

A district court judge and her reality TV star partner have apologised for “verbally attacking” Winston Peters, Casey Costello and other New Zealand First members at a Christmas party.

Chief Judge Heemi Taumaunu has also apologised on behalf of the court.