Video / PoolThe Auckland couple who sparked widespread outrage after police said they absconded from the city's alert level 4 lockdown and flew to a holiday home in Wānaka have been officially charged with a Covid-19-related offence. Horse breeder and equestrian William Willis, the 35-year-old son of an Auckland District Court judge, and lawyer Hannah Rawnsley, 26, will both face charges. Police this afternoon confirmed they have completed an investigation into the Auckland couple, more than a week and a half after they were confronted by police in Wānaka. The case will be overseen by a Wellington-based judge to avoid any conflicts of interest, the Office of the Chief District Court Judge has told the Herald. "The decision that we took to travel to Wānaka last week was completely irresponsible andinexcusable," the couple said.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 22, 2021 05:29 UTC