Two well-known conspiracy theorists awaiting trial on charges they violated the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown last month by organising and attending an Auckland CBD protest asked a judge today to alter their bail conditions.
William Desmond Te Kahika, better known as musician and failed political candidate Billy Te Kahika or Billy TK Jr, was arrested outside TVNZ's headquarters on August 18 - the first full day of the lockdown - alongside Vincent Christopher John Eastwood, an internet broadcaster known as Vinny Eastwood.
During their first appearances in court last month, both men were remanded on bail with the conditions they have a 24-hour curfew and no access to the internet.
Following separate hearings before Auckland District Court Judge Peter Winter on Tuesday, their internet ban remains largely intact - with an exception now for them to go online when communicating with their lawyers or to remotely attend upcoming hearings.