R v Tasker - [2026] NZHC 2140

Sentencing. Mr Tasker is for sentence on the murder of a police officer, causing grievous bodily harm to another police officer; driving dangerously causing injury (x2), and dangerous driving, driving with excess blood alcohol, and driving while disqualified.

Result: On the charge of murder, Mr Tasker is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum period of imprisonment of 22 years and disqualified from driving for three years; for intentionally causing grievous bodily harm, eight years' imprisonment and disqualified from driving for three years; for driving dangerously and causing injury, two years' imprisonment and two years' disqualification on each charge; for dangerous driving, driving with excess blood alcohol and disqualified driving, three months imprisonment and disqualification from driving for three years. All sentences are to be served concurrently. Destruction of the motor vehicle ordered under s 142R of the Sentencing Act.