QMFR:
Seeing on fb a discussion about possible "name suppression" in NZ? (googling)
New Zealand / Name Suppression Law:
"Name suppression
What is name suppression?
Name suppression means that a person's name and any details that may identify them cannot be published (for example, the person's name cannot be published in a newspaper article about the case).
Note: Criminal Procedure Act 2011, s.196)Except in specific circumstances, the hearing of all criminal proceedings in all courts is open to the public. The principle of open justice is a key principle in the New Zealand legal system (for information see the chapter the “New Zealand Legal System”
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When is name suppression available?
(Criminal Procedure Act 2011, ss.200-204)
Name suppression is available in the following situations:
for victims and defendants in specific sexual cases, the aim being to protect the victim
for children under 17 who are complainants or witnesses in criminal proceedings
as provided in any statute; for example, section 438 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989 restricts publication of any proceedings of the Youth Court except with the leave of the court
for defendants and any other person connected to proceedings (for example, witnesses, victims), at the discretion of the court, subject to certain considerations.
What factors are relevant in deciding whether to grant name suppression?
(Criminal Procedure Act 2011, s.200(2)
The court may make an order for name suppression only if it is satisfied that publishing the defendant's name would be likely to:
cause extreme hardship to the defendant or people connected with the defendant (for example, the defendant's family)
cast suspicion on another person that may cause them undue hardship
cause undue hardship to a victim
create a real risk of prejudicing a fair trial
endanger any person's safety
lead to the identification of another person who has name suppression
prejudice the maintenance of the law or the security or defence of New Zealand.
Note: Criminal Procedure Act 2011, s.200(3)The fact that a defendant is well-known does not necessarily mean they will be eligible for name suppression on the basis that they would suffer extreme hardship.
More at link:
http://www.communitylaw.org.nz/community-law-manual/chapter-30-criminal-court-proceedings/name-suppression/