R v Ali - [2026] NZHC 1441

Sentencing for manslaughter, assault with intent to injure and assault on a person in a family relationship. Mr Ali killed his nine-and-a-half- month-old baby with a single blow to the abdomen, consistent with a punch, kick or stomp after a loss of temper. Was previously violent against partner.

Held: starting point of 9 years' imprisonment for manslaughter. Aggravating factors in Taueki of extreme violence, serious injury, vulnerability and breach of trust. Uplift of 10 months' for offending against partner. Discounts for youth, background, guilty plea, efforts at rehabilitation and remorse. Five-month discount for time spent on EM bail. End sentence of six years' imprisonment. On the charge of assault with intent to injure and assault on a person in a family relationship, seven months imprisonment. On the charge of assault on a person in a family relationship, three months imprisonment. All sentences to be served concurrently.