Wellington taxi driver assault: Sportsman admits punching driver over $36 fare

Wellington taxi driver assault: Sportsman admits punching driver over $36 fare

Catherine HuttonOpen Justice reporter - Wellington·NZ Herald·15 Nov, 2026 10:52 PM2 mins to read‌The sportsman admitted charges in relation to the taxi driver and a police dog. Photo / NZMEThe sportsman admitted charges in relation to the taxi driver and a police dog. Photo / NZMEA sportsman has admitted punching a taxi driver and later striking a police dog following a dispute over a $36 taxi fare.Today, the man, who has interim name suppression, appeared in the Wellington District Court via audio-visual link. At the hearing, he admitted one charge of assault with intent

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