Catherine Hutton is an Open Justice reporter, based in Wellington.
Catherine has worked as a journalist for 20 years, including at the Waikato Times and RNZ. Most recently she was working as a media advisor at the Ministry of Justice.
Woman suffers stillbirth after specialist misses 'red flag symptoms' of infection
A woman was discharged from hospital despite showing symptoms of infection.
Father sent to jail for 'hitman-style' shooting
Victim of attempted murder spent three weeks in hospital.
'Devastating consequences': Twin baby dies after getting stuck in her car seat
The 9-month-old girl suffered 'severe and irreversible brain damage'.
Two hairs and a photo: The evidence Scott Watson’s fate rests on
Convicted killer has always denied murdering pair in the Marlborough Sounds.
Real estate agent who refused to do Māori course 'knew the consequences'
REA: 'It’s not about indoctrination, it’s about raising awareness and understanding.'
'He’s had a tough time': Teen who smashed brick into man's head keeps name secret
His 69-year-old victim says the attack's left him a 'shadow' of his former self.
Crown says Scott Watson was the only one with 'motive and opportunity' to kill
It's the final day of the convicted double murderer's second appeal.
'Moral pressure': Scott Watson's lawyer blasts police tactics used to collar him for double murder
Watson's lawyer: Police concertedly and repeatedly used suggestive practices to secure ID.
How did an expert initally miss vital evidence linking Olivia Hope to Scott Watson?
Two hairsfound on a blanket taken from Watson's boat were missed on the first search.
Scott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in court
Watson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Reliability of witnesses questioned as Scott Watson tries to clear his name
Witnesses helped identify the man last seen with Ben Smart and Oliva Hope.
'Shocking': Intellectually disabled woman left unchecked for two days, found dead in bed
Care staff feared the 30-year-old might act aggressively so they left her alone.
Double murderer Scott Watson continues fight to clear his name
He was convicted of killing Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve in 1997.
Sex offending arts patron fights to drink alcohol, travel overnight
James Wallace continues to protest his innocence despite convictions.
Father claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himself
The man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.
Rapist appeals conviction saying he wasn’t given medication during his trial
Scott Thompson raped a woman hours after beating her. Now he's appealing his conviction.
Addict who claimed chemicals for repainting cars jailed for making ‘fantasy’ drug
Harry Penman bought almost a thousand litres of bulk resin remover to make GBL.
Sean Plunket v Ani O’Brien: Round two of employment dispute
The Platform's former head of digital claims she was unfairly dismissed.
'You have acted too late': Tenant awarded $9k after rental complaints fell on deaf ears
The landlord did not investigate the tenant's 'legitimate concerns', a tribunal found.
'Punished for his mistake already': No conviction for dad after son's driveway death
Father wipes away tears as judge agrees he has suffered enough.
Justice catches up with banned driver who used brother's identity for 8 months
As a result of the deceit, his brother was charged and an arrest warrant was issued.
'Chilling sounds of tyres screeching': Victim describes moments before fatal Wellington hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
'Did I kill someone?' - Drunk driver asks police after hit-and-run
Jason Tuitama struck two pedestrians, killing one, after speeding through red lights.
Fleeing teen driver who died during police pursuit was drunk and stoned
"Sadly, this crash was a result of a young driver’s bad decisions."
Urgent appeal in Waitangi Tribunal summons case heard by senior court
Children's Minister gave a letter to the tribunal but claimants say she needs to appear.
Senior judges’ perks revealed, including Crown limos, free flights for partners
Judge's perks include chauffeur-driven cars and free flights.
Attempted murder at school: Love triangle teen tries to keep name secret
Student hatched chilling plan to kill his ex's new boyfriend.
High Court sets aside Waitangi Tribunal’s summons of Children’s Minister
Justice Andru Isac grants the judicial review and says minister doesn't have to appear.
High Court reserves decision on Waitangi Tribunal summons
The Crown has called the situation unorthodox and unprecedented.
Recovering alcoholic wins custody of kids after court finds dad ‘gaslighting’
Court finds ex-husband subjected his former wife to an onslaught of abuse.
Man bombarded neighbour with crude texts before indecent act
The victim felt so unsafe she left her flat and moved in with a friend.
'Bitterly disappointed:' Mum caring for disabled son isn't classified as homeworker
A new Court of Appeal ruling means the woman won't be entitled to backpay or compensation.