A 'prominent New Zealander' is currently in the headlines after being arrested and charged with eight category three offences.
Who they are, what they are alleged to have done, and where they will make their court appearances are currently suppressed, meaning the details cannot be released to the public.
Critics say New Zealand's name suppression regime protects the moneyed and powerful, while ordinary people charged with offences often miss out on anonymity.
Wellington media lawyer Steven Price joins Emile Donovan to discuss.
File photo Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
